Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Birdon; Port Macquarie; Presencial; AUD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Birdon is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer in the Port Macquarie shipyard. The role focuses on maintaining quality across shipbuilding projects from construction to harbour acceptance, and on developing and managing QA/QC systems in line with ISO and client requirements.

Essential qualifications include a science/engineering degree, at least 5 years in quality roles in technical environments, and leadership experience.

Formación

• Tertiary level qualification in science, technology or engineering.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Defence, maritime or automotive industry experience is advantageous.
• Formal project management training is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain Project HSEQ Management Systems per client and Birdon requirements.
• Manage contractual, legal and statutory quality requirements.
• Act as Project Point of Contact to coordinate HSEQ outcomes with internal teams.
• Oversee design and production quality reviews and QA processes.
• Create and manage Quality Management Plans and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Interface with customers to resolve quality-related matters during production.
• Work with external auditors to ensure compliance with standards; obtain regulatory certifications.
• Lead supplier quality assurance activities and audits.
• Produce weekly and monthly quality reports.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Planning

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Reading engineering drawings

Baseline security clearance

Educación

Science/engineering discipline degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Formal project management training

Descripción del empleo

• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Contact Name People & Culture Team
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Description

Birdon is passionate about innovation, in-house engineering and problem solving. We don’t shy away from a challenge; we thrive on it. A proudly Australian manufacturer and industry partner, we provide whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime, energy and resource sectors.

As we continue to grow, so too does our team. We are looking for the right candidate to take on the role of Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. This is a Full-Time role based in our Port Macquarie shipyard on the beautiful Hastings River.

Position Overview

TheSenior Quality Assurance Engineerensures the integrity of all shipbuilding products and processes during the production phase; from the moment a vessel enters construction until it is ready for harbour and sea acceptance. This role oversees the development, implementation, and management of quality assurance and control systems to uphold Birdon’s commitment to delivering high-quality vessels.

Key Accountabilities:

Project Quality

• Develop and maintain Project HSEQ Management Systems using client requirements and Birdon’s existing Integrated Management System.
• 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 to ensure the Project HSEQ outcomes are delivered on time and on budget
• Collaborate on project plan development and oversee quality reviews during design and production phases.
• Create and manage the Quality Management Plan (QMP), ensuring all project documentation meets required quality obligations.
• Develop Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs): Accountable for defining and managing ITPs to ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Customer interface: Accountable for being the primary point of contact for the customer during the production phase, ensuring effective communication and resolution of quality-related matters.
• 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.

Audit & Reporting

• Conduct quality audits, ensuring all compliance aspects are in line with regulatory and project-specific requirements.
• Monitor non-conformance reports (NCRs), track quality objectives, and provide regular status reports to management and clients.
• Develop weekly and monthly quality reports as required, ensuring compliance with ISO and project-specific requirements.

Schedule, Process & Planning

• Develop and schedule project quality activities & reviews during the full life of the project, including engaging with the Production quality inspection team for periodic at Birdon’s Port Macquarie shipyard.
• Develop quality review processes for all supplies provided by subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure quality obligations and standards are met.

Communication

• Communicate effectively and respectfully to all interested parties.
• Maintain positive relationships (internally and externally).
• Prepare weekly and monthly HSEQ reports as required by management and/or by the client.

Compliance with IMS

• Observe and abide by IMS Policies and Procedures.
• Develop and implement project-specific HSEQ Management Plans.
• Monitor quality objectives, targets, and track status and frequency of NCRs and defects.
• Arrange quality induction and training for all required personnel.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential.

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

• Sound analytical, planning, problem solving, and organisational skills
• Ability to review, identify, and interpret technical requirements in project contracts and SOWs
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to obtain Baseline security clearance

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Defence acquisition, maritime and / or Automotive experience

Defence acquisition, maritime and / or Automotive experience, including series build quality management

• Formal project management training

We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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