Quality Inspector - Soldering

CEA Technologies; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks paid annual leave

Superannuation 14%

Free car parking

Paid parental, compassionate, defence‑

defence reserve & voluntary emergency

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Health insurance access for defence

Novated leasing salary packaging

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

CEA Technologies in Canberra designs and delivers advanced radar systems across defence programs. We are seeking a meticulous Quality Inspector to join our soldering team, ensuring PCB assemblies meet IPC and ISO9000 standards and documenting quality data accurately.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in electronics QC, familiarity with IPC-A-610, 600/620, and the ability to work across multiple projects while supporting non-conformance processes. AGSVA Vetting is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience with IPC standards in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience in Quality Control inspection of PCB assemblies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electronic components.
• Familiar with ISO9000 quality standards.
• Eligible to obtain AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections on manufactured items.
• Create database entries for parts and related transactions.
• Provide workflow support to other work centres.
• Process inward goods and non-conformance reports.
• Raise and process non-conformance reports.
• Document quality anomalies and errors.
• Maintain inspection standards across multiple projects.

Skills

IPC-A-610

IPC-A-600/620

Quality Control inspection

Electronic components knowledge

ISO 9000 awareness

AGSVA clearance eligibility

Job description

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication.

Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications. Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

We are searching for an experienced and dedicated Quality Inspector to join our expert Soldering team. The Quality Inspector is responsible for the inspection, identification, and related data recording activities of CEA designed printed circuit assembly (PCA) boards, components and other electronic assemblies.

This position is well suited to a Quality Inspector with brilliant attention to detail, a strong foundational knowledge of electronic components and a passion for ensuring only the best circuit boards are produced and progressed.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections in accordance with accepted standards and procedures on manufactured items.
• Create database entries for CEA designed parts and other related database transactions.
• Provide workflow support to other work centres.
• Processing of inward goods and non-conformance reports
• Raise and process non-conformance reports.
• Provide support and guidance so as to maintain inspection standards.
• Documenting quality anomalies and errors.
• Other tasks as directed by the supervisor

• Six weeks of paid annual leave per year
• Superannuation of 14.0%
• Free car parking
• Paid parental, compassionate, defence reserve & voluntary emergency services leave
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs
• Access to health insurance for the defence community, partners and families
• Salary packaging for novated leasing
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Our Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with IPC standards, in particular IPC-A-610, 600 & 620, experience with or understanding of IPC 7711/7721 is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Quality Control inspection, preferably in electronics manufacturing and assembly.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electronic components.
• Experience working within quality standards and regulations, understanding of ISO9000 is advantageous.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain focus working across multiple projects.
• Competent in the interpretation of mechanical and electronic drawings at an intermediate level.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Negative Vetting 1.

ITAR –

This position requires employees to access equipment and data that is subject to U.S International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR). As such, applicants must disclose the following information at the time of application.

• o Place of Birth
• o Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence,
• o Countries of issue for current and past passports and
• o Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes.

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit https://www.cea.com.au

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality.

We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit https://www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also email ***********@cea.com.au for a confidential discussion.