Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

About Breville
Over the past 90+ years Breville has grown to become an iconic global brand, delivering kitchen products to over 70 countries around the globe. Breville enhances people's lives through the delivery of brilliant innovation and thoughtful design based on deep consumer insights, empowering people to do things more impressively or easily than they'd thought possible in their own home and ultimately allowing them to "Master Every Moment".

A career at Breville is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It's more than working for a global leader; it's an opportunity to be a part of something that impacts people all over the world.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer - NPD to join our Global Quality team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring that new product developments meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and customer satisfaction. You'll be responsible for maintaining and implementing Breville's Global Product Quality System, delivering quality-related requirements throughout the NPD process, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a highly collaborative role where you'll work closely with NPD teams, suppliers, global technical teams, and manufacturing partners to uphold our reputation for excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting quality and serviceability reviews on product designs during NPD, including performance, cosmetic finish, and warranty impact.
• Establishing and maintaining QC specifications, life testing criteria, and technical specifications for new and existing products.
• Reviewing production samples and generating timely reports in line with QC requirements.
• Leading investigations into quality issues, including product modifications, warranty concerns, and field failures.
• Liaising with suppliers, global teams, and local BU technical teams to resolve quality issues, implement improvements, and monitor supplier quality performance.
• Maintaining quality records, QC specs, and compliance documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Providing training to QC inspectors and ensuring consistency across global teams.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and participating in product release meetings.
• Traveling internationally as required to oversee quality processes and supplier engagement.

We're Interested in Hearing from People Who Have:

• A strong engineering background with both electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Proficiency in compiling and presenting technical information (MS Office skills essential).
• A proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach, with the perseverance to follow through on issues until resolved.
• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

What we offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive compensation package
• A fun and rewarding team environment
• Opportunity to work for an Australian Stock Exchange listed company
• Employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave policy
• Employee discounts of up to 50% on all our electrical products
• Corporate health and wellness benefits

To Apply

Come and make your mark with this global leader by applying today via the Apply Now button.

Please note Breville Group will never ask applicants through email, phone, text message, or direct message on social media to provide identity documents, personal details, or financial information such as bank details.

Breville Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.