Aerospace Quality & Compliance Manager

Safran Electronics Defense; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) in Sydney seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead and continually enhance the Integrated Management System (IMS) in alignment with Safran policies and ISO standards. The role drives quality culture, manages risk, and supports customer satisfaction and product reliability.

You will coordinate internal and supplier audits, maintain document control, and act as the primary liaison for external audits and regulatory bodies within the defence

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management or related technical field.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing QMS certified to ISO 9001; knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 45001.
• Defense/aerospace regulated manufacturing experience.
• Strong CI skills (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S).
• Exposure to project management in system/product lifecycle (R&D through production).
• Lead Auditor certification and AQAP knowledge are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Integrated Management System (IMS) across end-to-end processes.
• Align IMS with Safran Group policies and implement group initiatives.
• Foster a quality and safety culture; manage risk and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as primary contact for defence compliance audits and certification bodies.
• Manage document control system and IMS documentation.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Lean

Six Sigma

5S

Project management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Quality Management or related field

Tools

Document control system

Lead Auditor

AQAP knowledge

Job description

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) in Sydney seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead and continually enhance the Integrated Management System (IMS) in alignment with Safran policies and ISO standards. The role drives quality culture, manages risk, and supports customer satisfaction and product reliability.

You will coordinate internal and supplier audits, maintain document control, and act as the primary liaison for external audits and regulatory bodies within the defence