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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Project & Supplier Quality Engineer - Automated Warehousing / DC

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or Project Quality role.
  • A degree or diploma in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
  • Certified Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 9001 quality management system standards from a recognized registered training organization.
  • Strong experience with supplier and subcontractor quality management practices.
  • Experience in project-based environments, ideally automated material handling, automation, or construction.
  • Root cause analysis capability using tools such as Fishbone, 5 Whys, 8D, DMAIC, and PDCA.
  • Familiarity with error-proofing solutions for automated or control systems, including poka-yoke.
  • Australian permanent residency or citizenship, Australian work rights, and a valid driver's licence.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites depending on business needs.
  • Experience leading productive discussions, building alignment, and presenting complex topics clearly and practically.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships across engineering, operations, subject matter experts, and customer teams.
  • Analytical capability and experience using Minitab, Power BI, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement Project Qualification Plans with key stakeholders.
  • Lead problem investigations using root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
  • Lead project management process audits and monitor timely fulfillment and implementation of actions.
  • Lead and support on-site and supplier quality audits, identify risks early, and help teams prevent recurring issues.
  • Visit customer sites to evaluate processes, collaborate on improvement strategies, and build working relationships.
  • Engage internal stakeholders to review quality performance, discuss feedback, and align expectations.
  • Lead quality initiatives across project execution functions through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Facilitate routine cross-functional discussions to align priorities, remove obstacles, and support timely resolution of quality issues.
  • Mentor and support teams in quality standards, lean tools, and continuous improvement.
  • Communicate progress through data-informed updates and reports, and maintain accurate documentation of audits, root cause analyses, corrective and preventive actions, and quality metrics.
  • Provide management with regular data-driven reports and presentations on quality status, open issues, risks, and corrective-action progress.

Desired Qualifications

  • Quality certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Reliability Engineer, or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006

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