Quality Production Specialist

The Opportunity
We are now recruiting for a Quality Production Specialist - to be part of our southeast Queensland-based Quality team. In this role, you will be an integral part of the Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) Quality function and the growing Airpower Teaming System (ATS) program also known as MQ-28.

**Responsibilities**:

- Reviews and validates product non-conformances and disposition type, quality procedures and engineering requirements.
- Performs analysis to identify and evaluate the quality of products, operations and processes to Quality Management System requirements, applicable company procedures, contract requirements or government regulations.
- Applies knowledge of aerospace design, systems and integration to perform failure and forensic analysis of aerospace components and systems.
- Trains and mentors fellow employees in the Quality Management System.
- Performs root cause analysis on the nonconformance to identify the cause and prevent reoccurrence.
- Independently develops, modifies and documents actions to assure problem resolution or to implement corrective/preventive action and documents resolution.
- Obtains corrective action on nonconforming plans and hardware/processes.
- Negotiates concurrence, obtains commitments for taking preventive and corrective action, prioritizes quality activities and ensures problem resolution.
- Reviews and validates the corrective action plans and identifies effectivity to ensure completion.
- Reviews and approves Quality planning changes or disposition of nonconformance hardware products/processes.
- Guides validation of configuration management, quality procedures and material review policies to deliver the software products.
- Develops software system processes to support changing industry standards.
- Reviews and implements corrective action on audit results to ensure media is stored and handled per engineering defined requirements.
- Interprets industry standards and provide recommendations for implementation.
- Creates analytical reports and coordinates with the responsible parties for internal/external distribution.

Experience/Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience with Quality Management System (QMS), tertiary level engineering, aviation, quality management or equivalent qualification and/or commensurate level of professional knowledge and experience.
- Working knowledge of Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR) Parts 145, 21J and a familiarity with Part 21G (or CASA/EASA equivalents).
- Hands-on mentality with the ability to proactively and independently resolve issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to effectively engage, communicate with an integrated and geographic disperse teams.
- Ability to coach, develop and encourage team members personal and professional development.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and time manage in a high pressure environment.
- Professional oral and written communication skills.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us

**Benefits**:

- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities

Boeing has implemented a new COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in Australia that requires all new Boeing Australia hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19, or have an approved medical exemption. This role is categorised as Group 1 under the Boeing Australia COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Controls Policy
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.