At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality and continuous improvement initiatives for GPQSS Australia.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on operational excellence in the engineering sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a proactive culture that values continuous improvement and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving quality and customer satisfaction in innovative projects.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in Quality Management with a relevant degree.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Local Operating Unit Quality Manager - GPQSS Australia
We are looking for an experienced Local Operating Unit Quality Manager to lead quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence for GPQSS Australia.
You will drive project quality, customer satisfaction, supplier and subcontractor performance, compliance, and a strong prevention-focused quality culture.
The role reports functionally to the Hub Quality & CI Manager and administratively to the Local Operations Manager.
- How you will make an impact
- Leading Quality & Continuous Improvement strategy deployment across the local operating unit.
- Driving project quality, audit readiness, compliance, and certified Quality Management Systems.
- Championing the Voice of the Customer by turning feedback into practical improvement actions.
- Managing non-conformances, complaints, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Leading Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize processes.
- Providing KPI reporting, governance insights, and quality analytics to support leadership decisions.
- Coaching teams and building quality capability across the organization.
- Developing organizational quality capability through coaching, mentoring, and training; supporting succession planning and talent development; promoting a proactive, prevention-focused, and customer-centric quality culture; and leading change management activities aligned with strategic priorities.
- Your background
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 15+ years’ experience in Quality Management, Project Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Quality Leadership.
- Experience in the power, grid, transformers, high voltage, EPC, engineering, or similar industrial sectors.
- Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, audits, compliance, RCA, CAPA, Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead transformation across complex or multi-country environments.
- You are a senior quality professional with strong customer focus, continuous improvement mindset, stakeholder influence, and the ability to coach teams through complex operational challenges.
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At Hitachi Energy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering our Project Engineers the chance to work on transformative energy projects that shape Australia's sustainable future. Our inclusive and collaborative culture fosters professional growth, with access to international career opportunities and a commitment to safety and operational excellence. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work environment in vibrant Brisbane.
