Quality Assurance Manager
- Lead quality assurance systems, inspections, audits and compliance across commercial trailer manufacturing.
- Supervise quality personnel and coordinate defect investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement, supplier quality and compliance with ISO 9001 principles, Australian Design Rules and manufacturing standards.
Position: Quality Assurance Manager
Position Type: Full Time
Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 p/a plus Super
Employer Name: Vawdrey Australia Pty Ltd
A.B.N. 66005075052
Job Location: 1-53 Quantum Close, Dandenong South, VIC, 3175, AUSTRALIA
Advertising Period: 28 days - 14 Nov 2026 > 12 Dec 2026
Summary
Our client is seeking to add a Quality Assurance Manager to its established commercial trailer manufacturing operations in Dandenong South, Victoria. The business manufactures transport equipment where product safety, fabrication standards and consistent production quality are essential. The successful applicant will lead quality assurance systems, oversee inspection and compliance processes, and coordinate corrective actions and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Lead and maintain quality assurance systems across commercial trailer fabrication, assembly and finishing operations.
• Establish quality objectives, inspection procedures and measurable performance standards across manufacturing and production activities.
• Oversee quality inspections covering incoming materials, welding, painting, dimensional conformity and finished trailer assemblies.
• Coordinate quality assurance personnel, allocate inspection priorities and provide technical guidance and training to production teams.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with engineering drawings, technical specifications, welding procedures and established quality standards.
• Direct investigations into non-conforming products, coordinate root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor recurring manufacturing defects and introduce process improvements to reduce rework, material waste and quality failures.
• Maintain quality management documentation, inspection records, traceability procedures and ISO 9001-aligned quality systems.
• Plan and coordinate internal quality audits, assess findings and oversee the implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor manufacturing compliance with applicable Australian Design Rules, industry standards and customer quality specifications.
• Establish supplier quality expectations and coordinate inspections of purchased materials, components and fabricated assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and production teams to improve manufacturing consistency, product quality and compliance.
• Prepare quality performance reports, analyse non-conformance trends and present improvement recommendations to senior management.
• Review and enhance quality assurance procedures, operational controls and staff capabilities to support continuous manufacturing improvement.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:
• Hold a relevant bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management or a comparable discipline, or demonstrate equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrate at least five years' relevant manufacturing or industrial experience, including a minimum of 12 months supervising quality assurance functions.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of quality management systems, ISO 9001 principles, internal auditing, quality documentation and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Possess experience overseeing quality inspections, investigating manufacturing defects and coordinating corrective and preventive actions within industrial production environments.
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise quality assurance personnel, coordinate inspection activities and implement measurable improvements across manufacturing operations.
• Understand engineering drawings, technical specifications, welding processes, dimensional tolerances and inspection requirements applicable to metal fabrication and assembly.
• Demonstrate knowledge of applicable Australian manufacturing standards, Australian Design Rules, workplace safety obligations and relevant product compliance requirements.
• Possess effective communication, analytical and organisational skills to coordinate quality initiatives across engineering, production, procurement and management teams.
Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.
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