Qa & Compliance Manager ~ Hybrid

As one of Australia’s largest importers of retail goods, this success story specialises in product sourcing and development for numerous categories. With offices in Australia, New Zealand, UK, US & China, this exciting opportunity is available for a qualified & experienced Manager responsible for QA & Compliance for home appliances, supplied into major national retailers.

Reporting to the Electrical Products Category Manager, this Senior role encompasses QA & Compliance requirements for Australia & China including;

• Managing Compliance Requirements & Projects for the Electrical Team 
• Managing the Compliance Team overseas (China and Philippines)
• Ensuring all new and existing products are compliant and meet the specific customer requirements 
• Working closely with external labs and third parties locally & overseas for both the mandatory requirements & specific customer requirements 
• Reviewing and setting up testing plans & parameters for new products
• Investigating customer issues, quality failures and areas of improvement 
• Reviewing factory test reports, assessing results 
• Providing recommendations from weekly test activity summaries 
• Reviewing final Inspection and test reports for certificate applications
• Arranging travel to China including scheduling with factories etc 
• In-house inspection (China) including testing and identifying facility improvements and test samples
• Reviewing inspection reports and releasing product shipments 
• Assessing & reviewing new products including function, design, CDF confirmation etc

Requirements for this role include;

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
• Strong Electrical QA/QC and Compliance project experience
• Detailed knowledge of Small Domestic Appliances, Household Appliances & Electronics for the Australian market (essential)
• An in-depth understanding of IEC 60335 Standards, ISO9001 Standards & Corporate Responsibility requirements (essential)
• Experience working with overseas suppliers (overseas travel will be required a few times per year)
• A dynamic thinker, expert problem solver, with a product quality focus
• Able to work with internal and external stakeholders and multitask across a number of projects within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational, written & verbal communication skills and attention to detail

If your experience ticks these boxes and you are seeking an autonomous hybrid role involving travel with a generous salary, APPLY NOW!!