DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and approve new suppliers, ensuring they meet company and industry quality standards.Lead supplier audits, qualification, and performance reviews.

• Investigate supplier non-conformances, manage corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and ensure root cause analysis is conducted effectively.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Engineering to resolve supplier quality issues and implement robust quality plans.

• Support the development and implementation of supplier quality metrics.

• Ensure quality requirements are integrated into project planning and execution phases.

• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plans in line with customer and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in design reviews, FMEAs, and risk assessments to support quality compliance.

• Lead product inspections, FATs, and validation activities to ensure project deliverables meet specifications.

• Lead and support supplier change management processes to ensure quality is maintained during design, process, or supplier transitions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional Information:

• Employment Type: Full Time

• Monthly Hours: 164.6667

• Location: Cummins Head Office - Scoresby, Vic

• Onsite job with flexibility of working from home with manager approval

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in supplier quality and/or project quality engineering roles.

• Strong understanding of quality system management and audit programs.

• Sound knowledge of PPAP, APQP, control plans, problem solving and root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Critical Competencies:

Project Management – Establishes and maintains the balance of scope, schedule, and resources for quality-related projects.

Financial Acumen – Interprets and applies understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

Manages Conflict – Handles conflict situations effectively, with minimal disruption.

Customer Focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.

Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers clear, audience-appropriate communications.

Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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