Quality Manager - New greenfield defence project
Career elevating & long-term opportunity to gain top-tier project exposure on a greenfield defence project
Your New Company
Join a globally recognised defence organisation that has recently secured a major greenfield project. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a program from its inception, offering long-term stability and significant career growth. Known for its innovation in the defence sector, the company provides its employees with autonomy, support, and the chance to shape the future of cutting-edge defence technologies.
Your New Role
As the Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading the quality function for this new program. Initially operating as a hands-on individual contributor, you will be responsible for setting up the Quality Management System (QMS), achieving ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, and leading internal and external audits. As this first Quality member, you must be comfortable being a hands-on operator, which includes doing inspections etc, and over time, you will grow and lead the quality team, ensuring all program deliverables meet contractual and regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Establish & maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
- Establish the Quality Management System and ISO accreditations.
- Lead Audits and continuous improvement initiatives
- Hands-on inspections
- Managing customer complaints and implementing corrective actions
- Providing quality training and guidance to staff
- Overseeing production quality assurance and MRB processes
- Managing subcontractor quality performance and audits
- Conducting internal, supplier, and third-party audits
- Implementing and reporting on quality metrics
- Ensuring compliance with WH&S standards and practices
Skills & Experience Required
- Experience Leading Audits
- Experience establishing Quality Management certifications and accreditations
- Strong experience in Quality Assurance roles; preferably on complex projects.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and auditing practices
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manage configuration control
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience in design, manufacturing, and installation environments
- Experience with Lean, 6S, or Kaizen improvement programs is highly regarded.
- Knowledge of quality engineering and regulatory requirements
What to Do Now
If you're ready to take on a career-defining role in a high-impact defence project, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or send your resume and contact details to amy.mcnulty@hays.com.au.
LHS 297508
Summary
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Location
- VIC - Geelong
- Specialism
- Defence
- Ref:
- 2863695
Talk to a consultant
Talk to Amy McNulty, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
Level 21, 360 Collins Street,
Telephone: 0396049645
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