Quality Assurance Technician

About the role

PACCAR, a global leader in heavy commercial vehicles, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join its Quality team in Australia. The role supports product quality through inspections, audits, reporting and stakeholder engagement, ensuring safety, compliance and high‑quality standards for Kenworth and DAF trucks.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct gate inspections and product audits in line with company, regulatory and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate quality records and data within internal quality systems.
• Review audit results, support investigations into discrepancies and repeat issues.
• Identify and escalate potential safety, compliance or product quality concerns.
• Provide technical quality support to Production, Engineering, Sales, Vendors and Training teams.
• Lead quality‑focused toolbox talks and core briefs within production areas.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, compliance and operational performance.

Required profile

• Experience in a quality inspection, audit or reporting environment.
• Background in manufacturing, automotive, heavy vehicle or industrial settings (highly regarded).
• Relevant trade qualification or strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Access (desirable).

What we offer

• Great working conditions and a friendly team environment.
• Competitive salary package with generous superannuation, salary sacrifice and corporate health benefits.
• Education support and long‑term employment and career opportunities.