Senior Quality Enablement Specialist - Program Support

Northrop Grumman; Shire Of Exmouth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote living assistance

Flexible working options

18 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Senior Quality Enablement Specialist to join the Quality & Mission Assurance team in Exmouth, WA. You will lead audits, investigations, acceptance testing and continuous improvement across a highly technical Defence program, collaborating with engineering, project and operations teams.

The role requires a Lead Auditor qualification, a Diploma or higher in a related field, and eligibility for an NV1 clearance.

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Diploma or higher qualification in Engineering, Quality, Systems, Maintenance, IT or related technical discipline.
• Strong experience conducting ISO9001 and/or AS9100 quality audits.
• Experience within Defence, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or other highly regulated industries.
• Excellent investigation, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an NV1 Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality audits, surveillance activities and compliance reviews.
• Lead investigations into quality and technical issues.
• Perform acceptance testing, verification activities and inspections.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality management systems.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, project teams and customers to ensure delivery requirements are achieved.
• Assist with external audits and management of corrective actions.

Skills

Lead Auditor qualification

Audit reporting & stakeholder eng.

Quality assurance

Defence/aerospace experience

Education

Diploma or higher in Engineering/Quality/Systems/Maintenance/IT

Job description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Please note this role will require relocation to Exmouth, Relocation assistance will be provided for the right candidate. This is not a FIFO position

Help shape the quality and assurance standards behind one of Australia's most significant Defence programs.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Quality Enablement Specialist to join our Quality & Mission Assurance team supporting a major Defence capability program in Exmouth, Western Australia. In this role, you'll work alongside engineering, project and operational teams to ensure quality outcomes, drive compliance, conduct audits and investigations, and support continuous improvement across a highly technical environment.

This is an opportunity to step into a senior specialist role where your expertise will influence program outcomes, strengthen quality performance, and contribute directly to mission success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct quality audits, surveillance activities and compliance reviews.
• Lead investigations into quality and technical issues.
• Perform acceptance testing, verification activities and inspections.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality management systems.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, project teams and customers to ensure delivery requirements are achieved.
• Assist with external audits and management of corrective actions.

About You

• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Diploma or higher qualification in Engineering, Quality, Systems, Maintenance, IT or a related technical discipline.
• Strong experience conducting ISO9001 and/or AS9100 quality audits.
• Experience within Defence, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or other highly regulated industries.
• Excellent investigation, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an NV1 Defence Security Clearance.

Why Exmouth?

Imagine finishing work and being minutes from world-class beaches, fishing, diving and the breathtaking Ningaloo Reef. Exmouth offers an incredible lifestyle for those looking to escape the city commute and enjoy a unique coastal community while working on nationally significant Defence programs.

For the right candidate, relocation assistance is available, providing the opportunity to build both an exciting career and a great lifestyle in one of Australia's most remarkable locations.

Why Join Us?

• Attractive Salary + Remote living assistance
• Professional development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training.
• Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs.
• Generous 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave.
• Employee Discount Program & Employee Recognition Program.

Build More Than a Job. Build a Career. Defining Possible, Together.

Everyone Matters

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we do the right thing, do what we promise, commit to shared success and pioneer innovative solutions to some of the world's most challenging problems. These values underpin everything we do and create an environment where talented people can thrive.

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification