Quality Technician

All Systems GO Be part of the next generation of defence technology
- Bring your Quality Engineering experience to this key role and gain exposure to a trusted Defence company
- Enjoy flexibility, engaging work and a culture that embraces diversity and open-mindedness

At BAE Systems we are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Quality Technician within our Red Ochre Labs Business Unit based in SA-Edinburgh Parks.

**What this opportunity will mean for you**:

- Purposeful work where your efforts are recognised in an environment where you can thrive
- Joining an organisation that is passionate about developing some of the most impressive careers in the world
- Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual
- Unique opportunities to contribute to programs of national significance whilst growing your skills
- A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values

**Your new role**:
Red Ochre LABS is a hub for collaboration with industry, Defence and academia, bringing together our most talented engineers across Australia to pioneer advanced technology and future-altering solutions.
As the Quality Technician you will work as part of a team delivering a broad range of planned quality activities designed to provide assurance to management that quality practices are being effectively deployed across the project and line of business.

**Reporting to the Quality Manager you will**:

- Contribute to the quality policy, strategy, objectives and processes in your day to day work
- Ensure data and information is accurate, current and timely
- Coordinate stakeholders to ensure quality has an effective input to total performance
- Support the monitoring and completion of corrective, preventive and/or improvement actions by the business area
- Coordinate nonconforming material in accordance with the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) processes to ensure that all nonconforming material is identified, segregated and reported
- Support the timely and effective completion of quality audits

About you

**As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have**:

- Experience in mechanical/electrical/electronic manufacturing and a sound knowledge of engineering drawings and specifications (desired)
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 Standards
- An eye for detail with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Good communication skills to all levels
- Strong problem-solving skills using systematic process control techniques

Clearances
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

**Applications should be addressed to**: Ammar Bakos, Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Our culture
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where our people can thrive. For us that means ensuring that the voices and talents of our employees are valued and that everyone has a sense of belonging. We do not tolerate discrimination because of differences, such as age, ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation.
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