Senior Quality Assurance Lead – Air Mobility (Hybrid)

Thales Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration + Super + BOE

Bonus + Health Insurance

ThalesFlex - Hybrid work environment

Veterans Leave

Fitness Passport Discount

Employee discounts

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Novated Lease options

Family support programs

Job summary

Thales Australia is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for a 2-year fixed-term opportunity based in Melbourne. You will lead QA across complex bids, projects and operations within the Air Mobility Solutions division, partnering with senior leaders and customers to embed quality from the outset.

You will drive risk management, continuous improvement, and compliance with ISO 9001 and contractual requirements, mentor teams, and support audits and product releases, while promoting

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in systems engineering and project lifecycles.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and experience in regulatory or safety assurance environments.
• Experience in defence, aviation, air traffic management or other highly regulated industries.
• Track record in quality, engineering or assurance environments, including QA leadership.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities across complex bids, projects and operational environments.
• Provide trusted quality advice to senior leaders, project teams and customers.
• Assure compliance with ISO 9001, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Monitor quality performance, risks and trends, escalating issues when required.
• Support customer audits, certification activities and product release processes.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote Right First Time behaviours and reduction of Cost of Non-Quality.
• Mentor and support the development of future quality capability across AMS.

Skills

Systems engineering

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Quality leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

Thales Australia is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for a 2-year fixed-term opportunity based in Melbourne. You will lead QA across complex bids, projects and operations within the Air Mobility Solutions division, partnering with senior leaders and customers to embed quality from the outset.

You will drive risk management, continuous improvement, and compliance with ISO 9001 and contractual requirements, mentor teams, and support audits and product releases, while promoting