Quality & Compliance Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Quality & Compliance Engineer to support our Somersby manufacturing site. The role will drive product quality, operational efficiency and ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and maintain Quality & Environmental Management Systems aligned with CSR licensing and certification requirements.
• Drive Right First Time performance by reducing variation and improving process capability.
• Conduct root cause analysis on quality and environmental issues and embed effective corrective actions.
• Deliver reporting on KPIs, audits, and compliance performance.
• Partner with production, maintenance, and technical teams on problem‑solving initiatives.
• Manage chemical compliance programs including ChemAlert, trade waste, and environmental monitoring.
• Provide training and support to build capability across quality, environmental, and safety processes.
• Contribute to LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives (WCM).
• Support audit readiness and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

Required profile

• Experience in a quality or compliance role within manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical management, registers and safety requirements.
• Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or similar).
• Experience working with quality systems (ISO, environmental frameworks, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across multiple functions.
• High attention to detail with strong problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities.

Required skills

• SAP
• LEAN / continuous improvement (WCM)
• ChemAlert
• ISO quality and environmental standards

What we offer

• Career growth opportunities within a leading national business.
• Strong work‑life balance with a supportive environment.