Quality Manufacturing Supervisor

Downer; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career progression

Work-life flexibility

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Quality Manufacturing Supervisor to lead quality control across the fit-out area of our Torbanlea manufacturing facility in Queensland. You will oversee a small team of two Quality Manufacturing Inspectors and collaborate with Operations, Engineering and our partners to deliver safe, compliant rollingstock fabrication.

In this leadership role, you will ensure adherence to technical instructions, complete inspections and records, manage risks and non-conformances,

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical/Fitting, Coating Inspection or related discipline is required.
• Experience leading quality activities, people, processes or projects within manufacturing, rail or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to interpret technical standards, specifications, and work instructions on the shop floor.
• Demonstrated experience managing inspections, quality records, non-conformances and quality risks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality inspection, surveillance and quality control activities, ensuring production work follows approved instructions and quality requirements.
• Verify electrical and mechanical installation activities meet defined standards and that inspection evidence and quality records are complete.
• Identify, manage and resolve quality risks, defects, non-conformances and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead and develop a team of two Quality Manufacturing Inspectors, providing coaching and day-to-day support.
• Build strong relationships with Operations, Engineering, project stakeholders, suppliers, customers and delivery partners to drive quality outcomes.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical trade

Team leadership

Quality records & inspections

Standards interpretation

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Job description

As a Quality Manufacturing Supervisor, you'll lead quality control activities across the fit-out area of our Torbanlea manufacturing facility, ensuring electrical and mechanical installation work is completed safely, correctly and in line with project requirements. Leading a team of two Quality Manufacturing Inspectors, you'll play a critical role in driving quality outcomes, supporting production excellence and shaping the future of rail manufacturing in Queensland.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manufacturing Supervisor to support rollingstock manufacturing operations across the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP).

This newly created leadership role fills an important gap within the Quality team structure and provides dedicated quality oversight for the fit-out manufacturing stream. You'll be responsible for ensuring production teams follow approved technical instructions, required inspections and checks are completed, and quality records and evidence are accurate, complete and compliant.

Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, suppliers, customers and our joint venture delivery partner, you'll provide day-to-day leadership across quality control activities while building a proactive quality culture that supports safe, efficient and compliant manufacturing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee quality inspection, surveillance and quality control activities, ensuring production work is completed in accordance with approved technical instructions, specifications and quality requirements.
  
• Verify electrical and mechanical installation activities meet defined standards and ensure inspection evidence and quality records are accurate and complete.
  
• Identify, manage and resolve quality risks, defects, non-conformances and continuous improvement opportunities.
  
• Lead and develop a team of two Quality Manufacturing Inspectors, providing coaching, guidance and day-to-day support across fit-out manufacturing activities.
  
• Build strong relationships with Operations, Engineering, project stakeholders, suppliers, customers and delivery partners to drive quality outcomes across the program.
  

What You'll Bring

You're a collaborative leader who enjoys influencing outcomes, developing people and driving continuous improvement. You understand how quality, safety and operational performance work together to achieve outstanding customer outcomes.

You will bring:

• A trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical/Fitting, Coating Inspection or a related discipline.
  
• Experience leading quality activities, people, processes or projects within manufacturing, rail, engineering, heavy industry or another highly regulated environment.
  
• Strong capability interpreting technical standards, specifications, work instructions and quality requirements and applying practical judgement on the shop floor.
  
• Demonstrated experience managing inspections, quality records, non-conformances, quality risks and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Quality, Operations, Engineering and partner organisations.
  

An electrical trade background is highly desirable due to the fit-out scope of the role.

Rollingstock manufacturing experience will be highly regarded; however, we also welcome candidates from highly regulated industries such as defence, aviation, transport, energy or complex manufacturing environments where compliance with standards, legislation and documented processes is critical.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead quality outcomes across the fit-out scope of one of Australia's largest rail manufacturing programs.
  
• Direct leadership responsibility with the opportunity to coach, mentor and develop a team of Quality Manufacturing Inspectors.
  
• Exposure to a broad stakeholder network across quality, operations, engineering, suppliers, customers and delivery partners.
  
• Access to training, development and career progression opportunities within Downer's Rail & Transit Systems business.
  
• The chance to contribute to a major nation-building project that will shape the future of public transport in Queensland.
  

About Downer

Your role at Downer can make the difference that matters by delivering integrated rail & transit systems that connect people, power freight and strengthen Australia's rail capability.

With more than 150 years' rail experience providing end-to-end, innovative transport solutions, we are a leading provider of rollingstock asset management services.

We are experts in delivering whole-of-life asset management support to our customers and our capability allows us to offer turnkey solutions for complex projects, across every project phase.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.

Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply. Potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know. We're here to help you put your best foot forward.