Validation Engineer - Quality

NOJA Power; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NOJA Power in Brisbane is seeking a Validation Engineer - QUALITY to join the manufacturing HQ. You will develop inspection and test plans, conduct comprehensive validation of components, assemblies, and subsystems, and support supplier quality initiatives.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree, at least 3 years in manufacturing/quality, strong reporting, and ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and compliance with ISO 9001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechatronics engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing, quality, product development, or supplier quality engineering role.
• Experience in conducting product validation, testing, inspection, and engineering evaluations.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication, castings, plastics, machining, die casting, stamping, injection moulding, or electromechanical products.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, ISO 9001, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using CAD software and engineering analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop relevant Inspection and Test plans for sample products or components, in accordance with standards with approval from Production Engineering.
• Execute test plans and inspection/testing programs (ITPs) for new parts, design revisions, and supplier change projects, including comprehensive mechanical and electrical testing and validation of product samples, sub-assemblies, and assemblies.
• Liaise closely with internal stakeholders (Production Engineering, Quality, Procurement and R&D) and directly with suppliers (local and international) regarding technical, quality, and testing matters.
• Review supplier documentation, test reports, certifications, and manufacturing records prior to testing of samples.
• Perform dimensional inspections, fitment checks, assembly trials, functional testing, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations to support component approval, while maintaining accurate project documentation, progress tracking, and approval records.
• Support cost reduction and supplier change initiatives while maintaining product quality and reliability, participate in supplier qualification, root cause investigations, continuous improvement projects, and quality audits to enhance supplier performance.
• Implement, comply with, and enforce NOJA Power quality, environmental and workplace health, and safety procedures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

CAD software

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

NOJA Power designs, manufactures and supplies medium voltage switchgear products to over 100 countries globally. The Group operates from our manufacturing campus and global headquarters in Murarrie, Brisbane with Factory and Offices in Brazil, Canada, UK, USA, China and Vietnam.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that their voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome, but they are also essential to our success.

About the Role:

We are seeking applications for the position ofValidation Engineer - QUALITYfor our global headquarters and manufacturing campus in Murarrie, Brisbane. You’ll be part of a supportive team, backed by your Leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals in the team. (This role is a Permanentposition Monday to Friday.)

Key Responsibilities

Assess and Develop relevant Inspection and Test plans for sample products or components, in accordance with organizational or relevant standards with approval from Production Engineering

Execute test plans and inspection/testing programs (ITPs) for new parts, design revisions, and supplier change projects, including comprehensive mechanical and electrical testing and validation of product samples, sub-assemblies, and assemblies.

Liaise closely with internal stakeholders( Production Engineering, Quality, Procurement and R&D) and directly with suppliers (local and international), regarding technical, quality, and testing matters.

Review supplier documentation, test reports, certifications, and manufacturing records prior to testing of samples

Perform dimensional inspections, fitment checks, assembly trials, functional testing, and performance evaluations.

Prepare technical reports and recommendations to support component approval, while maintaining accurate project documentation, progress tracking, and approval records

Support cost reduction and supplier change initiatives while maintaining product quality and reliability, participate in supplier qualification, root cause investigations, continuous improvement projects, and quality audits to enhance supplier performance.

Implement, comply with, and enforce NOJA Power quality, environmental and workplace health, and safety procedures.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.

Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing, quality, product development, or supplier quality engineering role.

Experience in conducting product validation, testing, inspection, and engineering evaluations.

Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.

Ability to interpret technical specifications and test requirements.

Strong report writing and technical communication skills.

Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Knowledge of metal fabrication, castings, plastics, machining, die casting, stamping, injection moulding, or electromechanical products.

Familiarity with quality management systems, ISO 9001, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience using CAD software and engineering analysis tools.