Fabrication QA Leader — Shipbuilding Excellence

Austal-7; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development and training

Supportive and dynamic workEnvironment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) seeks a Quality Assurance Advisor- Fabrication to assure our fabrication products and processes meet the highest quality standards. You will conduct audits, monitor compliance, investigate issues and support continuous improvement within the Quality Management System.

Work closely with production teams, subcontractors and quality teams to drive quality outcomes and maintain robust QA documentation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in QA/QC in fabrication/manufacturing shipbuilding or heavy industry.
• Experience in fabrication, welding or production environments.
• CSWIP 3.1 or IWI-B welding inspection certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, preferably ISO 9001.
• Ability to conduct audits and surveillance activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Eligibility for Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct subcontractor fabrication process audits and surveillance.
• Monitor compliance with Project Fabrication Quality requirements.
• Identify and report fabrication non-conformances and issues.
• Lead investigations into quality events and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain QA documentation, registers and reporting systems.
• Review Subcontractors Fabrication Objective Quality Evidence for compliance.
• Assist with risk assessments and manage quality risks across operations; partner with production teams to drive quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and share lessons across the business.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Audits

Corrective Actions

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Quality Engineering

Project Management

Tools

Welding Inspection Certification

ISO 9001 Knowledge

Job description

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) seeks a Quality Assurance Advisor- Fabrication to assure our fabrication products and processes meet the highest quality standards. You will conduct audits, monitor compliance, investigate issues and support continuous improvement within the Quality Management System.

Work closely with production teams, subcontractors and quality teams to drive quality outcomes and maintain robust QA documentation.