Senior QA Engineer - Maritime Shipbuilding & Compliance

BIRDON LTD; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Birdon Ltd in Port Macquarie is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to uphold the integrity of shipbuilding products during production, from entry into construction to harbour readiness. You will develop and implement QA/QC systems, manage ITPs, QMPs and audits, and ensure compliance with IMS and ISO standards while acting as the main customer liaison during production.

A tertiary engineering qualification and at least five years of quality leadership experience, including

Qualifications

• Qualification at tertiary level in a science, technology, or engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience in a quality role within technical environments.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a quality leadership role.
• Defence acquisition, maritime and / or Automotive experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Project HSEQ Management Systems using client requirements and Birdon’s existing IMS.
• Manage and deliver project-specific contractual, legal, and statutory quality requirements.
• Act as the Project Point of Contact to engage the wider Enterprise Services Support HSEQ function.
• Collaborate on project plan development and oversee quality reviews during design and production phases.
• Create and manage the Quality Management Plan (QMP).
• Develop Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Customer interface: primary point of contact for the customer during production.
• Work with external auditing bodies to ensure compliance with required standards.
• Obtain regulatory compliance certification as required.
• Manage the project-specific supply chain quality assurance processes and audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Engineering drawings

Baseline security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Birdon Ltd in Port Macquarie is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to uphold the integrity of shipbuilding products during production, from entry into construction to harbour readiness. You will develop and implement QA/QC systems, manage ITPs, QMPs and audits, and ensure compliance with IMS and ISO standards while acting as the main customer liaison during production.

A tertiary engineering qualification and at least five years of quality leadership experience, including