Quality Specialist

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 07/02/2026

Introduction and Team you will belong to

You will work within the Consumables Supply Chain and be responsible for Quality Engineering of a manufacturing unit based at Canning vale that has a key role to contribute our Tier 1 journey by running and maintaining technically our globally standardized quality assurance processes to meet the requirements set in Global Quality Control Plans.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Lead local quality assurance activities in alignment with Metso Global Quality standards and requirements.
• Identify, classify, investigate, and manage non-conformances in accordance with global processes and facilitate Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities to eliminate root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Support customer complaint investigations and lead structured root cause analysis initiatives.
• Develop and maintain quality technologies, including measurement equipment, calibration systems, and testing capabilities.
• Establish, monitor, and report key quality performance indicators, including Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Drive quality performance improvement initiatives aligned with site and business objectives
• Lead continuous improvement projects that improve product quality, process capability, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct Management Review Meetings in accordance with global quality governance requirements.
• Oversee rubber laboratory testing activities within the in-house rubber testing laboratory.
• Support the development of quality competencies across the manufacturing operation.
• Collaborate with local and global quality professionals to share best practices and drive standardisation.
• Represent the site within the Rubber & Polymet Supply Chain Global Quality Network.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Assurance, or Manufacturing Quality within an industrial environment.
• Experience leading CAPA investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with SAP ERP systems and quality data analysis tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Key Competencies

• Leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing processes, product specifications, and process control methodologies.
• Effective communication and influencing skills across all organisational levels.
• Ability to work effectively within a global and multicultural environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Customer-focused approach with a passion for operational excellence.

What's in it for you?

• Extensive learning opportunities - ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Wellbeing and safety - benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services and engagement surveys.

• Annual bonus - global incentive programs tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - while we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• Worldwide support - leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
• A thriving culture – we are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority – both your physical and mental health is our priority
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Additional Annual Leave benefit - your health and wellbeing is a priority, increase your leave entitlement with every year you work at Metso.
• Gender neutral parental leave - 18 weeks paid in full
• Paid Volunteer Leave so you can give back to the local community or an organisation of your choice
• Comprehensive medical benefits including discounted private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Novated lease - this benefit allows you to save on a new car and potentially enjoy significant tax savings
• Various leisure benefits including discounted car rental and accommodation for leisure travel around the world.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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