Quality Assurance Advisor

Austal; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia is seeking a Quality Assurance Advisor to audit and supervise business processes, products and services, reporting and resolving non-conformances. The role involves governance of QA activities across manufacturing and defence projects.

Applicants should have a Diploma or equivalent in Quality Assurance or related field, ISO 9001 knowledge, and be eligible for Defence Security Clearance. This is a full-time position based in Australia, WA, Fremantle area.

Qualifications

• Diploma or recognised equivalency certification in Quality Assurance, Lean Management Engineering or Project Management.
• Previous industry experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong interest in Quality Assurance.
• Desirable knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems in shipbuilding, defence, oil and gas, or manufacturing.
• Eligibility for Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process audits in accordance with the published audit schedule.
• Conduct surveillance and monitoring activities per the QA surveillance schedule.
• Audit Subcontractor quality management systems.
• Develop actions to address non-conformance and update the non-conformance register.
• Audit records and documentation offered for acceptance during tests.
• Assist in maintenance and deployment of QMS documentation.
• Identify systemic trends in quality performance during issue resolution.
• Conduct quality event root cause investigations and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and disseminate Lessons Learnt.

Education

Diploma or recognised equivalency certification in Quality Assurance, Lean Management Engineering or Project Management

Job description

About The Opportunity

As the Quality Assurance Advisor for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you’ll be responsible for auditing and conducting project surveillance activities on business processes, products and services and where necessary report, investigate and resolve identified non-conformance.

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers. Learn more at austal.com/ssa. This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

• Conduct process audits in accordance with the published audit schedule.
• Conduct surveillance and monitoring activities in accordance with the Project quality assurance surveillance schedule.
• Conduct audits on Subcontractor quality management systems.
• Develop and recommend actions to address identified non-conformance. raised in business non-conformance register
• Conduct audits of records and documentation offered for acceptance during test activities.
• Assist in the maintenance and deployment of QMS documentation
• Monitor and identify systemic trends in Quality performance during issues resolution.
• Conduct quality event root cause investigations - including identifying Opportunities for Improvement.
• Develop and disseminate ‘Lessons Learnt’.
• Prepare risk assessment documentation in line with quality procedures

You’ll Need

• Diploma or recognised equivalency certification in Quality Assurance, Lean Management Engineering or Project Management
• Previous industry experience working in Quality Assurance/Quality Control role
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment with a demonstrated strong desire to work in Quality Assurance
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001, and of working within Quality Management systems as they apply to shipbuilding, defence, oil and gas and or manufacturing (desirable)
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia