Quality Control Manager - Traction Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to establish the local unit's capabilities to ensure that products and systems meet internal, customer and industry requirements, in a cost effective and safe working environment. In collaboration with functional leads (eg. Engineering and Production), you will develop and implement standards and test methods to ensure only conforming products, software and services are released to the customer. The work model for the role is: Onsite. Planned commencement date: January 2025. This role is contributing to the Traction Division in Maryborough. Main stakeholders are each of the functions within the local team (Assembly, Test, Engineering, Procurement, Operations). You will be mainly accountable for:
Leading the design, planning, and execution of tests, controls, verifications, and validations that are directly related to products, systems, or software production and/or delivery processes. Coordinating a proper interface between quality control needs and activities for supplier quality, production quality, testing and validation, and engineering, as applicable. Executing and assisting in specific quality control-related training, promoting a passion for quality and integrity in all actions, with a focus on result orientation; and ensuring organization has necessary hardware and software capabilities to ensure products and systems meet specified requirements and customer expectations. Ensuring deployment of metrics and tools related to quality control in incoming items, production, factory, or software test labs, and final inspection quality, as applicable. Owning the Quality Management Plan for the factory and leading all quality audit activities. You will join a growing team in the exciting stages of setting up a new production facility. Get your running boots on, there is a lot to be done and we are seeking like-minded individuals who are team players and up for a challenge.
Qualifications for the role An understanding of Quality Management Systems, and how they are set up, used and maintained. Previous experience in QA/QC is highly desirable. Strong expertise in quality control methodologies and best practices, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and Six Sigma. Qualifications and/or experience in a technical field is preferred. 5 years manufacturing experience is highly regarded, particularly in an electrical/electronic assembly and motors manufacturing, with a strong focus on Health and Safety. The ability to establish, implement and maintain appropriate metrics, KPI's, measures and tools to monitor and control the quality of products manufactured in the facility. Ability to escalate through the organisation any case of product quality or safety non-conformance. Understanding of, and experience in, completing Root Cause Analysis in a Lean manufacturing environment. Proficiency in analysing complex data and deriving meaningful results. Demonstrable passion for improving systems, and experience in coordinating cost savings initiatives. We are seeking candidates whose mindset is to challenge the status quo. Strong ability to communicate. In this role you will need to collaborate, advise, train, report and lead. Proficient in MS Office and quality control software. Demonstrates an understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) terms, concept application, reporting, and risks. What's in it for you? Work in a company with a strong technology legacy and deeply rooted in local communities. Enjoy a supportive and solution driven team environment. Benefits Flexible work practices. Employee Assistance Program. Employee Share Acquisition Plan. Learning & development offering. Interstate Relocation Assistance may be offered should the successful candidate reside outside of QLD. More about us This unique opportunity on the Fraser Coast, Queensland will help build the local economy while positioning ABB for more opportunities within the Australian Traction industry. ABB's technologies contribute to a more productive and sustainable future. Helping customers all over the world improve efficiency, reliability and productivity while reducing emissions gives our work a powerful sense of purpose. Be part of something great! Apply today to elevate your career with us!
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