Local Operating Unit Quality Manager - GPQSS Australia
6 days ago• Brisbane, Australia
The opportunity
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 build quality capability across the organization.
Develop organizational quality capability through coaching, mentoring, and training; support succession planning and talent development; promote a proactive, prevention-focused, and customer-centric quality culture; and lead 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.
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Client-provided location(s): Brisbane, Australia
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-205781
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-07-15T23:36:06
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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