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Quality Control Officer


Company : JFD Ltd


Location : Newcastle, Australia


Created : 2025-05-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights.JFD Cowan is a globally recognised business located in Beresfield, renowned for our strong culture built on Safety, Teamwork, and Quality.We are an innovative and forward-thinking company specialising in the design, manufacture, and through-life support of Diving Systems, Recompression Chamber Systems, and Aviation Gas Systems for both commercial and defence clients.Based in the Hunter Region, we are focused on an internal growth strategy with international support. Our primary location is in Beresfield, NSW, but the role may occasionally require travel to Sydney, interstate, and overseas to support our clients systems and equipment.About the roleJFD Cowan, a leader in manufacturing and part of the JFD Group, is seeking a Quality Control Officer to join our team in Beresfield. This role involves deploying quality frameworks at the start of product or service development and ensuring they meet customer, international, and regulatory standards. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including engineering and production teams, to define and implement quality control processes that uphold JFD Cowans commitment to excellence.Primary duties include:Develop and deploy quality frameworks in liaison with engineering and production, and oversee development of Quality Control Plans, ITPs and quality process and procedure documentation.Carry out internal and supplier process manufacturing audits and maintain quality assurance.Facilitate root cause analysis on part or product quality issues working through the corrective action process with relevant stakeholders. Participate in lessons learned activities.Knowledge, Skills & ExperienceDemonstrated Quality Control experience in an engineering or manufacturing related industry.Relevant certifications such as Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or equivalent.Strong understanding of quality control standards and industry codes, including AS/NZS 1554, AS/NZS ISO 3834, AS 1796, AS/NZS 2214, and the Model Code of Practice for Welding Processes.Familiarity with visual and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure compliance.Understanding of industry regulations such as ISO 9001:2015.Why work for JFD Cowan?Join a team of people who are passionate about their job.Opportunity to expand the role and obtain new skills and experience.Contribute to a growing and successful business with an exciting order book.Wellbeing programs employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed.Flexible working arrangements, including a condensed working week to support a half day every Friday.Free on-site parking.How to applyApplicants must have existing Australian work rights and ability gain security access to Australian defence establishments. To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.Any offer of employment will be subject to a pre-employment health screen which includes a drug and alcohol screening.Apply through the Seek website with your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you think youre a good fit for JFD Cowan.Veterans are encouraged to apply!How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? What''s your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Featured jobsQuality Control Co-Ordinator (Hunter Valley and Newcastle)MCQCSingleton, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW2d agoTechnical / Quality Assurance OfficerMasterol Foods Pty. Ltd.Whitebridge, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW6d agoRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CHEMISTSomersby, Gosford & Central Coast NSW13d agoResearching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr