Quality Assurance Lead – Naval Defence & Shipbuilding

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

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.