Quality Engineer

About the role We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer - NPD to join our Global Quality team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring that new product developments meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and customer satisfaction. You’ll be responsible for delivering quality-related requirements throughout the NPD process in line with Breville’s Global Product Quality System, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll work closely with NPD teams, suppliers, global technical teams, and manufacturing partners to uphold our reputation for excellence. Key responsibilities include: Conducting quality and serviceability reviews on product designs during NPD, including performance, cosmetic finish, and warranty impact. Establishing and maintaining QC specifications, life testing criteria, and technical specifications for new and existing products.

Reviewing production samples and generating timely reports in line with QC requirements. Leading investigations into quality issues, including product modifications, warranty concerns, and field failures. Liaising with suppliers, global teams, and local BU technical teams to resolve quality issues, implement improvements, and monitor supplier quality performance.

Maintaining quality records, QC specs, and compliance documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal requirements. Providing training to QC inspectors and ensuring consistency across global teams. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and participating in product release meetings.

Traveling internationally as required to oversee quality processes and supplier engagement.