Defence Electronics Quality Inspector — Canberra

Approach Consulting Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach Consulting is partnering with a Defence manufacturer in Canberra to recruit a Quality Officer. You will inspect electronic components and assemblies to ensure they meet technical specifications, working within the quality team to identify defects and resolve issues.

The role suits someone who enjoys detailed, practical work and wants a career in Defence manufacturing, reporting to the Principal Quality Officer and collaborating with production and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in quality or inspection role.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of IPC standards; certification highly regarded.
• Confidence using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Good documentation skills with Word, Excel and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct receiving and first article inspections against drawings, specifications and inspection test plans.
• Inspect electronic components and assemblies against IPC standards.
• Use verniers, micrometers and microscopes to assess product conformity.
• Maintain inspection records and review supplier quality documentation.
• Raise non-conformance reports and support corrective actions.
• Contribute to material review and product defect management processes.
• Improve inspection procedures, checklists and test documentation.

Skills

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Technical drawings interpretation

Documentation

Education

Electrical or electronic engineering

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Microscopes

Job description

Approach Consulting is partnering with a Defence manufacturer in Canberra to recruit a Quality Officer. You will inspect electronic components and assemblies to ensure they meet technical specifications, working within the quality team to identify defects and resolve issues.

The role suits someone who enjoys detailed, practical work and wants a career in Defence manufacturing, reporting to the Principal Quality Officer and collaborating with production and engineering teams.