Process & Quality Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Process & Quality Engineer to join a leading precision‑engineered products manufacturer in Adelaide. The role focuses on improving manufacturing efficiency, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement across the production line.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, quality and productivity.
• Investigate quality issues, conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions and quality procedures.
• Support internal and external quality audits and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Analyse production and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in new product introductions, process validation and supplier quality investigations.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Quality Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in process, manufacturing, continuous improvement or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, ISO 9001 compliance and root‑cause analysis techniques.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, work to deadlines and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Root cause analysis
• ISO 9001 quality standards
• Quality management systems
• Data analysis
• Process documentation and work‑instruction development