Join Our Team as a Quality Manager – Wilson Transformer Company

 

Location: Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Transformer Manufacturing | Energy Sector

About Us

Founded in 1933, Wilson Transformer Company (WTC) is Australia’s leading manufacturer of high-performance distribution and power transformer solutions. With advanced manufacturing facilities in both regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne – and service hubs across Australia and the UK – we deliver innovative and reliable energy infrastructure solutions.

Our end-to-end services include:

• Product design and engineering
• Manufacturing and testing
• On-site installation and commissioning
• Condition monitoring and lifecycle support
• Maintenance, repairs, spare parts, and sustainable asset disposal

We are a trusted partner to major energy utilities and industrial power users, with a strong presence across Australia and select international markets

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and driven Quality Manager to join our Power Transformer Business Unit based in Melbourne. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the highest standards of product and process quality across the full project lifecycle – from design and manufacturing to delivery and installation.

Reporting to the General Manager and working as part of the senior management team, you will lead a small team of quality professionals and play a central role in promoting a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion quality across the business unit, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and business objectives
• Manage and maintain our Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards
• Lead, develop and support a small team of quality assurance engineers
• Oversee audits and inspections–internal, external, and customer-led
• Drive quality outcomes in collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance teams
• Monitor and report on key quality KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Embed a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and proactive problem-solving

About You

You are a quality-focused professional with strong technical knowledge, leadership experience, and a passion for continuous improvement.

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline
• Significant experience in quality leadership roles in a manufacturing or engineering environment (ideally within the transformer or energy sector)
• Deep knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management skills
• Experience with power transformer design and manufacturing (up to 330 kV), and knowledge of IEEE, IEC, and FM Global standards (highly regarded)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected Australian company with over 90 years of industry leadership
• Help shape the future of energy – WTC plays a key role in Australia’s energy transition
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment that fosters innovation and excellence

Ready to Power the Future with Us?

Apply now by submitting your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for this role.

Visit www.wtc.com.au to learn more about our company, values, and commitment to quality and innovation.

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