Quality Officer

We are looking for a suitably experienced and driven individual to take the lead as the Quality Assurance Manager at our facility in Gladstone. The QA Manager will lead the quality function across the facility and drive all quality initiatives as we grow. They will be responsible for the facility’s Quality Management System (QMS) to meet the relevant Standards and customer requirements as well as for continuous improvement initiatives.

The Key Responsibilities will include: 

• Conduct Quality audits both internal/external 
• Track, analyse and Report performance against key Quality metrics 
• Establish strong Customer Relationship with effective and proactive communications, especially when Quality issues and failures arise.
• Provide staff training with defined processes and adequate resourcing including performance feedback to ensure inspections occur on time and to the required standard.
• Review All issues captured and raise NCRS , implement Corrective Actions with relevant parties to highlight the issue and resolve.
• Perform inspections on manufactured parts and completed products to ensure compliance with in-house QMS and customer requirements. 
• Work collaboratively and in conjunction with the company’s senior management in the development, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the company’s Quality Management System including procedures, policies, and work methods.

As a leader you will: 

• Drive a quality culture throughout the company 
• Foster and promote an attitude of continuous improvement by encouraging the use of continuous improvement concepts across the team.
• Self-manage and effectively prioritise workload.

The Skills and Attributes we need are: 

• Manager in a previous Quality supervisory or similar role, 2-3 years beneficial
• Experience in organisational standards.
• Knowledge of Quality Systems and Quality Management theory,  Lean or Six Sigma, and 5S
• Auditing Skills and/or qualifications
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have the ability and confidence to engage and influence others to ensure adherence and compliance with document control and management requirements in a consultative manner. 
• Competent computer skills

If you believe you have the necessary qualifications and experience to be successful in this role, please apply now.

Please note only successful applicants who have progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity workplace and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs, please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via phone on 4972 4571 or email to *******@uptonengineering.com.au.

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
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  • Sunday: Morning, Afternoon
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 01 May 2024