Senior Quality Specialist – QMS & Audit Lead (Aviation)

Mako Aero; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Benefit Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

MAKO is seeking a Quality Specialist to act as the pre‑flight quality gate, ensuring Flightfilm products and procedures clear regulatory and internal standards before customer delivery. You will strengthen the QMS, drive audits, and close gaps across Australian and US operations.

This senior role reports to the Production Team Lead within Manufacturing Operations. Expect early starts (7am–3pm) with potential shifts as we scale production.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA, QMS compliance and internal auditing within manufacturing or a regulated industry.
• Ability to maintain and update QMS documentation and records.
• Hands-on with conformity inspections and manufacturing QA on the floor and desk.
• Regulatory standards exposure (aviation, medical devices) helpful.

Responsibilities

• Own compliance across systems, team, procedures and documentation to align with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen the QMS; run internal audits, manage document registers, close gaps.
• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing quality and conformity inspections pre‑takeoff checks.
• Review evidence and documentation to ensure audit readiness.
• Coach the team on processes and drive continuous improvement across AU and US operations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

QMS Compliance

Internal Auditing

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or QA

Tools

Audit Management

Document Control

CAPA

Job description

MAKO is seeking a Quality Specialist to act as the pre‑flight quality gate, ensuring Flightfilm products and procedures clear regulatory and internal standards before customer delivery. You will strengthen the QMS, drive audits, and close gaps across Australian and US operations.

This senior role reports to the Production Team Lead within Manufacturing Operations. Expect early starts (7am–3pm) with potential shifts as we scale production.