Quality Engineer

Melbourne | Major Electrical & Infrastructure Projects

SME Powered Services is a growing Australian electrical and communications contractor, now entering an exciting stage of growth.

At around two years old, we’re still small enough to move quickly, make decisions and give people genuine ownership — while working on large-scale infrastructure and data centre projects across Victoria. We’re big on support, safety, accountability and having fun along the way. We want people to enjoy coming to work, feel trusted to make decisions and know they have a team behind them.

Are you passionate about quality, systems, compliance, and ensuring projects are delivered right the first time?

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to drive quality outcomes across large-scale electrical and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing site engagement with system development, using data and process improvement to improve project delivery, reduce rework, and ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.

About the Role

Reporting into the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for building, maintaining and continuously improving the quality management framework that supports project delivery across multiple sites.

You will work closely with project teams, supervisors, engineers and commissioning personnel to ensure inspection requirements, quality documentation, non-conformance management and site audits are effectively managed from mobilisation through to completion.

This is a hands‑on role that combines quality systems management, site auditing, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) across project portfolios.
• Create and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring version control, ownership and review processes are maintained.
• Tailor quality documentation to project-specific requirements, drawings, specifications and commissioning activities.
• Conduct regular site quality audits to verify installations against approved ITPs and quality standards.
• Identify quality issues, completion gaps and non-conformances, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action processes to prevent repeat occurrences.
• Capture and report quality performance metrics, including cost of poor quality, rework and project impacts.
• Configure and maintain quality data and reporting within relevant quality management tools and associated systems.
• Ensure quality records, evidence and project documentation remain accurate, current and auditable.
• Deliver quality reporting and performance insights to project and operational leadership teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, compliance and commercial outcomes.

What You'll Bring

Technical Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Quality Coordinator, Quality Engineer role.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems within construction, electrical, engineering, infrastructure or data centre environments.
• Proven experience developing and auditing Inspection & Test Plans.
• Experience preparing, maintaining and implementing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Strong understanding of non-conformance management, root cause analysis and corrective action frameworks.
• Experience working with digital quality platforms, reporting systems and project management tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and implement process improvements.

Site Engagement

• Comfortable engaging with project teams, supervisors, subcontractors and operational leaders
• Ability to conduct site inspections and audits across active construction environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence positive quality behaviours
• Commitment to high standards, attention to detail and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification or training highly regarded
• Current Driver's Licence
• Construction Industry White Card desirable
• Experience within electrical, mission-critical, data centre or large-scale construction projects will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Free onsite parking with flexible start and finish times
• Work on complex, high-profile electrical and infrastructure projects across Victoria
• Influence quality outcomes across multiple sites and delivery teams.
• Opportunity to build and shape quality systems that drive real operational improvement.
• Collaborative environment with a strong focus on safety, quality and project excellence.

If you're a quality professional who enjoys combining technical systems expertise with practical site engagement, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At SME Powered Services, we believe great teams are made up of people with different backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and experiences. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could be a great fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply.

If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. We’re happy to work with you to make the process accessible, comfortable and inclusive.

Everyone is welcome at SME Powered Services.

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