Quality QMS Lead – ISO 9001, Supplier Quality & Improvement

Sharp & Carter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality function in our Melbourne manufacturing operation. The role focuses on building a culture of quality, maintaining ISO 9001, and partnering with operations, engineering and procurement to ensure product conformity and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a hands-on team, drive continuous improvement, oversee audits, quality control, and supplier quality, and report on KPI performance across the site and core suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, science, or quality management.
• Experience in manufacturing with ISO 9001 QMS.
• Experience with QA/QC, inspection, testing, audits.
• Experience leading internal/external audits.
• Familiar with Six Sigma and SPC.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving.
• Clear communication and stakeholder influence.
• Willingness to travel for supplier audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the QMS in line with ISO 9001.
• Own ISO 9001 certification and audits.
• Oversee quality control, inspection, testing of finished goods and components.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage supplier quality and supplier audits nationally and internationally.
• Lead quality team and run quality forums.
• Track and drive quality KPI improvements.
• Collaborate with Safety, Health and Environment for integrated system.

Skills

Quality leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team development

Continuous improvement

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree

Science degree

Quality management degree

Tools

ISO 9001 QMS

Quality systems

PPAP

Six Sigma

SPC

Job description

Sharp & Carter is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality function in our Melbourne manufacturing operation. The role focuses on building a culture of quality, maintaining ISO 9001, and partnering with operations, engineering and procurement to ensure product conformity and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a hands-on team, drive continuous improvement, oversee audits, quality control, and supplier quality, and report on KPI performance across the site and core suppliers.