Defence QA Coordinator — Onsite Inspections

Trinzic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Career development opportunities

Job summary

KBR Australia is seeking an Assistant Quality Assurance Manager to lead and coordinate quality assurance activities for defence programs at Avalon and Melbourne sites. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure acceptance, inspection, and QA reporting meet rigorous standards.

The role requires on-site work, ability to travel, and possession of AGSVA NV1 security clearance. Experience in QA, inspections, and interpretation of technical drawings is essential.

Qualifications

• QA inspections and audits in industrial/operational environments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specs and acceptance criteria.
• Hold AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance, Australian citizenship; ITAR compliance where required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support QA activities, inspections and audits across IFV vehicles and systems.
• Review supplier build/delivery schedules to plan QA activities.
• Conduct physical inspections, audits, and technical assessments.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and verification activities.
• Review inspection results and test evidence for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with identification, tracking and resolution of quality issues and CARs.
• Verify rectification and rework closure with WCC evidence.
• Prepare evidence-based inspection and audit reports.
• Supervise QA Officers during inspections and reporting.
• Maintain QA records and artefacts per processes.
• Escalate emerging quality risks to the QA Manager.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA practices.

Skills

QA inspections

Technical reporting

Drawing interpretation

On-site work

Security clearance NV1

Education

Technical or trade qualification (mechanical/electrical/electronic/systems)

Tools

Defence ERP systems

AIMS systems

Auditor certification

Job description

KBR Australia is seeking an Assistant Quality Assurance Manager to lead and coordinate quality assurance activities for defence programs at Avalon and Melbourne sites. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure acceptance, inspection, and QA reporting meet rigorous standards.

The role requires on-site work, ability to travel, and possession of AGSVA NV1 security clearance. Experience in QA, inspections, and interpretation of technical drawings is essential.