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Who We Are:
Bradken is equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society.
Our 3000 - strong global team members are proud of the innovative solutions we provide our customers and our commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030.
You'll join a diverse and inclusive team contributing across more than 100 unique professions and trades.

About the role:
As an experienced Global Quality Assurance Manager, you will lead the design, development, implementation, and execution of our Quality Management System (QMS). You will set high standards and procedures across the business and manufacturing locations, continuously improving Bradken’s systems and processes in line with strategic priorities and commercial growth objectives.

As a product quality expert in a heavy engineering/manufacturing environment, you will advise on QA and NDT procedures, methods, and standards to match customer specifications and quality requirements.
You will uphold and build on Bradken's culture of Customer-Centricity through targeted training, coaching, and mentoring of QA principles, standards, methods, behaviours, and tools.

You will influence continuous improvement within operations, lead and oversee quality audits, and address deficiencies with prompt corrective actions to ensure superior Customer Satisfaction.

Reporting to the CEO, you will be a key senior leader for the Quality department, leading a team of QA Product line leads and Documentation Control Specialists. You will set performance objectives within global QA strategy & goals and measure outputs to ensure delivery.

In this role you will:

• Promote a proactive safety and sustainability culture, conduct safety interactions, and ensure risk management processes.
• Establish QA policies, procedures, and standards, develop the annual QA program budget, and maintain accountability.
• Lead quality audits, maintain QA-related certifications, and manage the Customer Feedback Reports (CFR) system.

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related field.
• Six Sigma and/or professional certification as an internal auditor for ISO standards is desirable.
• Significant experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering in a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage QMS based on best practices, including compliance monitoring, quality specifications, and standards.
• Hands-on experience with QA policies, procedures, standards, and leading quality audits, including maintaining QA-related certifications and managing Customer Feedback Reports (CFR).

If this sounds like you, we would love to see your application. 
Closing date for applications: 24 January 2025.
This role can be based at our Brisbane or Newcastle office.

Join us in driving excellence in quality assurance and making a significant impact on our global operations and to delivery extraordinary products and services for our customers. 

Why join our team at Bradken?

• Safety first environment and mindset
• Flexible work options
• Competitive Total Reward Packages
• Global and local recognition programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning and Development focus
• Education assistance
• EAP for you and your family
• Community Involvement program

Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete psychometric assessment, Microsoft skills assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
Note: You must have the legal right to work permanently in Australia. Out of country applications that require work visa sponsorship will not be considered.

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