Quality assurance

• Finanial assitance offered for relocation to Adelaide from other states.

• Continuous learning and personal improvement support

• Outstanding offices, environment and culture.

Client Details

Our client is is reshaping their industry through a distinctive business model, a customer-first philosophy, and a relentless drive for innovation in product development. As one of the most trusted and forward-thinking brands in their space, they stand apart by consistently delivering solutions that prioritise safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction. The company's mission-critical functions ensure that leadership directly impacts product safety, customer trust, and overall business continuity making this role both meaningful and influential.

Collaboration is at the heart of the culture. Team members work alongside passionate professionals who value continuous learning and bold, creative thinking. This dynamic environment not only fosters personal and professional growth but also drives the company's ongoing success in a competitive market. They offer clear pathways for career advancement, making it an ideal destination if you are seeking a role and business that will support you and champion your growth and success. 

They are currently seeking a seasoned Quality Manager to lead and evolve their quality function. This is a strategic leadership role with hands-on responsibilities, ideal for someone who thrives in high-impact environments and is passionate about building systems that protect customers, products, and brand reputation.

*Role Responsibilities*

• Lead and inspire a team of quality specialists, guiding them with clarity, empathy, and accountability.
• Transform the quality function from a QA/QC-focused operation into a strategic, high-performance unit aligned with business risk and value.
• Own and evolve the quality management system, ensuring it meets and exceeds compliance, manufacturing, and industry standards.
• Act as the primary quality leader to the executive team, providing confidence through robust reporting, risk awareness, and continuous improvement.
• Work cross-functionally with product development, engineering, and compliance to embed quality from concept to delivery.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership, while supporting QA Specialists in the technical implementation of QMS, audits, and product validation activities.

**What We're Looking For:****

• Extensive experience in manufacturing or quality-focused industries, with electrical industry expertise highly regarded due to its unique risk profile and regulatory landscape.
• Strong background in manufacturing quality systems and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001, IEC, AS/NZS standards).
• A proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on strategy, systems thinking, and operational excellence.
• Deep understanding of what "best-in-class" quality systems look like and how to implement them in complex environments.
• A proactive, self-led quality leader who takes full ownership, sets a high bar, and constantly drives improvement .
• Strong customer focus, passionate about understanding customer needs and driving improvements that create real value.
• Comfortable using data and analytics to identify patterns, uncover root causes, and support product development in expanding and improving the range.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially at executive and cross-functional levels.

On offer is an outstanding business who will welcome you and support you to deliver best in class solutions. Salary commensurate with experience. Travel to China, NZ and other states in Australia may be required as part of the role.

Please apply through the link in the first instance and long listed candidates will be contacted directly. 

Lisa Chesterman