Quality Management System Engineer

Blackbook Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Mentoring and development support

Pathway to permanent employment

Job summary

A manufacturing organization in Melbourne is seeking a Quality Engineer for a 12-month contract with a pathway to permanent employment. The role involves maintaining the Quality Management System and preparing for audits. Candidates should have 3–5+ years of experience in quality systems, a solid understanding of ISO 9001, and strong analytical skills. The position offers autonomy, a collaborative environment, and competitive pay, making it a great opportunity for those looking to make an impact in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience in a Quality Systems/Quality Engineer role in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of quality standards like ISO 9001.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and track corrective actions.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to data and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the end-to-end Quality Management System across the Melbourne site.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits.
• Develop, review, and implement quality processes and procedures.
• Drive effective data-led root cause analysis and CAPA activities, including customer complaint management.
• Work closely with Operations and Technical teams to ensure quality systems are practical, understood and followed on the production floor.
• Influence across functions to improve compliance, accountability and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Provide clear reporting on quality performance and system health.

Skills

Quality Systems experience

ISO 9001 understanding

Root cause analysis

Analytical mindset

Lean or Six Sigma methodologies

Lean or Six Sigma

Job description

12-Month Contract with Pathway to Permanent

Top $$

Join a high-performing manufacturing team with real impact!

About the Company

This role sits within a well-established manufacturing organisation in East Melbourne that operates a large, state-of-the-art production facility. The site is focused on delivering quality products at scale and is undergoing continuous improvement to strengthen systems, processes and audit readiness in support of operational growth and customer satisfaction. The culture is collaborative, supportive and outcomes-driven, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and doing things the right way.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the end-to-end Quality Management System (QMS) across the Melbourne site.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits, including ISO 9001 surveillance activities.
• Develop, review and implement quality processes, procedures and work instructions.
• Drive effective data-led root cause analysis and CAPA activities, including customer complaint management.
• Work closely with Operations and Technical teams to ensure quality systems are practical, understood and followed on the production floor.
• Influence across functions to improve compliance, accountability and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Provide clear reporting on quality performance and system health.

Your Background

• 3–5+ years’ experience in a Quality Systems / Quality Engineer role, preferably within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Solid understanding of quality standards such as ISO 9001 and quality auditing.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and track corrective actions to resolution.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to data and metrics.
• Ability to build credibility on the floor and influence without direct authority.
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies advantageous.
• Candidates from highly regulated sectors such as automotive, medical or industrial manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

This is a 12-month initial contract (reviewed every 6 months) with a clear pathway to permanent employment for strong performers. It’s a hands‑on role with autonomy and ownership, offering the chance to shape and improve quality systems in a large, high‑volume manufacturing environment. You’ll join a collaborative team with mentoring and development support, and enjoy a competitive hourly rate with flexibility for the right candidate.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Eimear Hunt at Blackbook Executive on 0408 589 593.