Defense Quality Assurance Manager (ISO 9001)

Minetek; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) in Sydney’s Botany area seeks a Quality Assurance Manager. Lead the Integrated Management System (IMS) compliant with Safran policies and ISO standards, fostering a strong quality and safety culture across the product lifecycle.

You will drive CAPA and 8D analyses, manage audits, data analytics, KPIs, QRQC deployment, and staff training while coordinating with Safran HQ and customers.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Quality Management or related technical field.
• Extensive experience with QMS ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 45001.
• Strong CI background (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S) and defense/regulatory experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and align a unified IMS with Safran Group policies and ISO standards across the product lifecycle.
• Foster quality and safety culture through proactive risk management and customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Drive manufacturing process controls, root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys), and CAPA on the production floor.
• Lead document control, audits (internal and supplier) and timely closure of corrective actions.
• Serve as primary contact for audits, customer QA, and certification bodies.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances to drive improvement.
• Collect, analyse and report quality data; update KPIs and Balanced Scorecard metrics.
• Compile and submit reports to Safran HQ and identify QMS improvement opportunities.
• Promote QRQC methodology and organize risk meetings.
• Deliver quality-related training and ongoing QRQC problem-solving support.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

English communication

Independence

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Quality management degree

Job description

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) in Sydney’s Botany area seeks a Quality Assurance Manager. Lead the Integrated Management System (IMS) compliant with Safran policies and ISO standards, fostering a strong quality and safety culture across the product lifecycle.

You will drive CAPA and 8D analyses, manage audits, data analytics, KPIs, QRQC deployment, and staff training while coordinating with Safran HQ and customers.