Supplier Quality Surveillance Lead

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Civmec is seeking a Supplier Quality Surveillance Lead to ensure supplier compliance across our Balance Machine Division projects. You’ll interpret project requirements, coordinate inspections, and support teams with technical quality expertise.

This role covers supplier quality across structural, mechanical, and electrical packages from initial evaluation to final inspection and shipment release. This role will be based out of our Henderson Corporate Offices.

• Coordinate with suppliers and project teams to ensure timely review and approval of quality documentation and inspections.
• Lead supplier audits, qualification processes, and support technical tender evaluations.
• Facilitate supplier kick-off meetings post-order placement with procurement, engineering, and logistics.
• Prepare and review supplier quality documents including QMPs, QCPs, ITPs, and FAT procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections, FATs, and pre-shipment releases in line with criticality assessments and ITPs.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications, manage punch lists, and upload findings to CCMS.
• Lead resolution of NCRs, RCAs, and CARs, and drive supplier corrective actions and process improvements.
• Submit inspection reports within required time frames and maintain quality records and equipment.

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or experienced similar trade qualification.
• Familiar with Australian Standards
• Lead Auditor Certificate
• CSWIP 3.1 (Inspector) or equivalent international qualification (desirable).
• NACE Coating inspector Cert Level 1 or above (desirable)
• Experience in a similar role – minimum five (5) years.
• Have strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to overcome challenges.
• Intermediate computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel.
• Minimum five (10) years’ experience in supplier quality industry. (desirable)

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week for permanent secondary caregivers.

Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

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Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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