Defence Quality Assurance Specialist

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Leave entitlements

Learning & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Quality Assurance Advisor to join our team supporting key Defence programs. You will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across projects and supplier activities.

Your duties include audits, inspections, review of supplier quality plans and ITPs, and ensuring that products and processes meet customer and regulatory requirements. A Defence clearance or ability to obtain one is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA/QC roles.
• Experience with process improvement and Lean/Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of auditing techniques and quality management systems.
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Auditor training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality audits, inspections, and process reviews to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Support supplier quality activities, review quality plans, Statements of Work and ITPs, monitor supplier performance and documentation.
• Investigate non-conformances, drive root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain quality records, prepare customer documentation packs, and perform product acceptance inspections for high-integrity items.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Process Improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Auditing techniques

Quality systems

Education

Tertiary qualification in Quality/Business Management or related field

Job description

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Quality Assurance Advisor to join our team supporting key Defence programs. You will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across projects and supplier activities.

Your duties include audits, inspections, review of supplier quality plans and ITPs, and ensuring that products and processes meet customer and regulatory requirements. A Defence clearance or ability to obtain one is essential.