Senior Project Quality Engineer

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education (essential):
A relevant engineering qualification in Electronics, RF, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field

Applicable work experience:

• 8 years+

Required nature of applicable experience:

• Practical quality and engineering experience

• Project quality planning, inspections, audits, supplier quality, manufacturing quality and the control of quality documentation in complex technical projects

• Exposure to defence, security, government projects or other regulated technical environments

• Exposure to international customers, suppliers or project teams will be an advantage

Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience working within established quality management systems such as ISO 9001, with exposure to AS 9100, IATF 16949/VDA 6 or similar standards considered beneficial

• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications, engineering changes, acceptance criteria and contract requirements, and to translate them into clear quality controls

• Sound technical understanding of engineered products, manufacturing methods, assemblies, ESS and verification or testing processes

• In depth understanding of compliance requirements and industry specific regulations

• Technical knowledge of electronics, RF systems, mechanical systems or engineered products

• Understanding of the Engineering Change Processes and Configuration Management

Computer literacy (essential):
Microsoft Office, Intermediate Excel

Computer literacy (suggested):
Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Language proficiency:
English

Other requirements:

• Confidence to challenge, guide and support engineering and project teams in a constructive way while maintaining strong working relationships

• Strong judgement, ownership and follow through when dealing with risks, non conformances, concessions, supplier concerns and customer quality expectations

• Clear communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with technical, non technical, customer, supplier and regulatory stakeholders

• Good planning, prioritising and problem solving skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of project quality plans, inspection plans and supporting quality documentation

• Provide senior quality review and guidance on drawings, specifications, test procedures, manufacturing packs and acceptance criteria

• Represent quality in design reviews, production readiness reviews, testing, verification activities and project gate reviews

• Drive proactive risk management, non conformance control, root cause investigations, corrective actions, concessions and overall project quality performance

• Work closely with engineering, project management, production, supply chain, suppliers and customers to prevent quality issues and resolve complex technical quality concerns

• Lead or support internal audits, supplier reviews, process audits and product inspections, ensuring findings are addressed effectively

• Ensure project activities align with the required quality system, engineering standards, contract requirements, statutory obligations and compliance expectations within a regulated environment

• Prepare clear quality reports, status updates, first article inspection documentation and improvement actions for project and management review

• Provide practical quality leadership, coaching and decision support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle

• Act as a key quality contact during customer, government or third party audits and inspections when required