Quality Assurance Coordinator - Pinjarra, Australia - Alcoa Corporation

Alcoa Corporation

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Pinjarra, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Just as aluminium is the element of possibility, so too, are our current and future employees.

When you join Alcoa, you have the opportunity to help define what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company.

Our 135-year legacy gives you the systems and tools to thrive.

We invented the industry and today we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company from mines to metal.

We are open, honest, accountable and do what we say we'll do. We relentlessly pursue outstanding and sustainable results and creatively transform ideas into value. We treat all people with dignity and provide a diverse, inclusive work culture. We work safely, promote wellness, and protect the environment. Come grow your career, collaborate on a global scale and deliver materials essential to the world. Learn more about the endless career possibilities for you at Alcoa

About the job

An exciting opportunity exists for a Quality Assurance Coordinator at our WAO Workshop located at our Pinjarra Refinery. Reporting to the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, this role will provide support to the WAO workshop line management team by leading development, coordination and implementation of Quality Assurance systems, along with ensuring the systems are audited and strategically aligned with Alcoa Quality Policy and Standards (ISO 9001.)

This position is offered Monday through Friday with a flexible leisure day to take once every four-weeks

Key activities in the role are:

Advancing system design and sustainability within the WAO Workshop for processes related to equipment overhauls, fabrication, and machining.
Working with internal resources to ensure products are produced to standard, and where required, developing, and embedding standards
Conducting system audits to identify and correct weaknesses to ensure quality is maintained.
Provide training, coaching and problem-solving expertise to leaders, direct reports and employees to enhance quality systems and processes leading to improved compliance.
Develop and manage an engagement plan with internal customers, external suppliers and contract managers
Lead a team as part of the WAO Workshop Engineering organisation to test sample and improve maintenance methods, work practices and quality standards.
Lead problem solving activities for the WAO Workshop and customers
Drive improvements to systems, processes, standards, maintenance methods, reliability, mechanical design and drawings

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Vast work experience within the Alumina, Resource, Manufacturing or Heavy-Duty Industry.
Demonstrated experience employing a strategic and analytical mindset to lead a small team to support day-to-day activities in a large production workshop.
Success in implementing and improving systems and processes; Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Asset Management Systems ISO 55000 or IT / digital platforms.
Demonstrated experience in Business Analysis and Improvement, Lean Six Sigma or Change Management.
Ability to communicate and engage with a diverse workforce

Why Alcoa?

Our values - act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage - are at the foundation of everything we do.

At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background.

We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value 'care for people' is so important to us.

It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.

As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility while empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

What's on offer?- Competitive remuneration package- Monthly Leisure Day- Career development opportunities- Benefits allowance- Performance related bonus (variable)- Superannuation above guarantee- 16 weeks parental leave scheme- Paid annual volunteer hours- Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women's Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)

Our Locations

Alcoa's Australian operations represent one of the world's largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia's local, state and national economies at every stage.

Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.

Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our