Quality & Engineering Compliance Lead

Nixil Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixil Pty in Canberra, Australia, seeks a Quality Manager / Deputy Chief Engineer to support the Integrated Warfare Networks and Systems Program Office (IWNSPO) Sustainment Directorate. You will prepare the EMS for the initial AEO certification and oversee ongoing performance, audits, and continual improvement across engineering, logistics and cyber.

Role involves guiding teams on Australian and Defence standards, reviewing engineering artefacts, and translating findings into practical

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering quality and governance, management systems, audits and compliance reviews.
• Able to provide clear guidance on requirements and turn review findings into practical improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IWNSPO’s EMS for initial AEO certification and assess ongoing performance.
• Develop and conduct periodic internal audits ahead of external certification activities.
• Support project and product Engineering Managers in developing Engineering Plans.
• Review Engineering Plans and other artefacts for compliance with standards and requirements.
• Guide teams on relevant Australian and international standards, regulations and Defence requirements.
• Lead continual improvement across engineering, logistics and cyber, including reviews before and after key activities.

Skills

Engineering quality

Governance

Audits

Compliance reviews

Stakeholder guidance

Job description

Nixil Pty in Canberra, Australia, seeks a Quality Manager / Deputy Chief Engineer to support the Integrated Warfare Networks and Systems Program Office (IWNSPO) Sustainment Directorate. You will prepare the EMS for the initial AEO certification and oversee ongoing performance, audits, and continual improvement across engineering, logistics and cyber.

Role involves guiding teams on Australian and Defence standards, reviewing engineering artefacts, and translating findings into practical