Product Quality Engineer

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Product Quality Engineer in our Product & Innovation team based in Port Kembla. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

We manufacture and supply Steel for building, distribution, and manufacturing applications. With a focus on painted product quality and performance, you will be joining a well-established team of specialists and technologists. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, you’ll utilise your technical knowledge to drive product quality and capability. Focusing on robust product and manufacturing design, you’ll leverage what’s existing to promote continuous improvement.

In this essential role, you will grow and develop both technically and as a leader, working closely with the shift teams to support the continuous production, reliability, and quality of our painted products. When you join our team, we offer a 14% superannuation option, an annual profit share plan (bonus), and access to several health & wellbeing initiatives such as our EAP provider and fitness passport.

What Will You Do?

With exposure to the entire steel product range, and gaining invaluable process experience, you will:

• support painted product quality through process improvements and ensuring product standards
• provide technical support on the paint lines while striving for business improvements and manufacturing excellence
• assess and analyse data, whilst identifying opportunities to enhance the performance of our painted products
• work collaboratively within our manufacturing plant to ensure painted product quality
• successfully contribute to a safe working environment

More About You

With your technical experience and ability to make calculated decisions while working in a fast-paced environment, you will bring:

• tertiary qualifications in materials or chemical engineering
• experience working in a manufacturing industry – operational, process, or technical environment
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
• developed communication and influencing skills to build constructive and effective relationships
• an ability to coordinate technical projects and work seamlessly with other departments to influence outcomes in a timely manner

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.” ​

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Wednesday, 10th September 2025.