AMT Quality Manager

ANCA is a world leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality CNC tool and cutter grinders. Operating for 50 years, we are a proud Australian company serving a global market with our range of innovative products and solutions. We design and manufacture machines that produce a wide range of tools and other components that contribute to almost everything you do in your daily life, from the smart phone you talk on, to the car that you drive. Innovation and diverse ideas have always been part of ANCA's DNA. It's this culture that has seen us grow to over 1000 employees world-wide and have facilities in more than 12 countries.

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedQuality Manager to join our AMT executive team and lead our global quality function and drive continuous improvement across the business. Reporting to the General Manager AMT, you will shape and execute the quality strategy, strengthen quality systems, and enhance the overall customer experience. You'll lead a team of quality professionals, partner with cross functional stakeholders, and work closely with customers and suppliers to deliver measurable improvements in quality performance. This is a strategic leadership role with a hands on approach, requiring strong influence, collaboration, and a focus on driving real business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the global Quality & Continuous Improvement strategy, aligning initiatives to business goals and driving measurable results.
• Drive customer focused quality improvements by identifying trends, resolving recurring issues, and prioritising high impact projects.
• Champion a strong quality culture across the organisation, embedding accountability and educating teams on the value of quality.
• Oversee and enhance global quality systems and processes, ensuring ongoing certification, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the senior quality representative with customers and suppliers, strengthening relationships and ensuring quality standards are achieved.
• Lead and develop high performing teams, fostering cross functional collaboration and delivering on strategic initiatives.
• Monitor performance and governance, including KPIs, reporting, regulatory compliance, and health & safety standards.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Extensive experience in the machine tool industry
• Well developed communication skills to establish and maintain business relationships
• Ability to influence across and up the organisation to effectively negotiate and persuade others
• Ability to prioritise and complete multiple projects with deadlines and budget constraints
• Effectively manages projects to deliver high quality work in a timely manner
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with cross functional internal departments and external suppliers
• Consistently display a professional image and executive temperament.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work across many varied projects.
• Employee Assistance Program - for employees and immediate family.

Why ANCA?

At ANCA, we strive to foster an environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and teamwork. We do more than just make machine tools; we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and provide our team the freedom to do this, whilst having a lot of fun along the way.

We welcome people from different backgrounds, cultures, and ways of thinking. We value people with a taste for problem solving, an entrepreneurial mindset and a collaborative approach. Whilst our work has its challenges, we are a supportive team that helps develop our people to create the next generation of technology.

It is our values and our people that set us apart and shape our reputation as one of the world leaders in our field.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work across many varied projects.
• Employee Assistance Program - for employees and immediate family.

DISCLAIMER - By submitting an application for this position, applicants acknowledge that in accordance with the Defence Act 1903 (as amended by the SAMS legislation), certain individuals are required to obtain a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) prior to commencing employment with ANCA. Successful applicants who fall into the categories specified by the Act must have a valid FWA in force or obtain one before being eligible to commence employment at ANCA.