Quality Assurance Specialist

**At BAE Systems Australia**
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- GROW your career
- Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

**About the OPPORTUNITY**

We currently have a new and exciting opportunity for Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Maritime Australia business based at Henderson, WA.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as hybrid working.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will be responsible to perform a range of quality assurance activities, ensuring quality practices are being effectively deployed.

Key responsibilities include:

- Conduct internal audits, supplier audits, and provide support with corrective and preventative actions
- Conduct Quality Investigations as required
- Provide coaching, advice and support to stakeholders on quality assurance related matters and processes
- Undertake quality process system activities including quality assurance reviews and validate data to ensure it meets program requirements
- Champion the quality assurance activities, ensuring quality standards/outcomes are achieved and in line with quality standards, program and company requirements
- Collaborate effectively and build good relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a positive culture
- Support and implement continuous improvement and quality engineering/assurance improvement activities
- Contribute to the management and effectiveness of the “business management system” process asset library

**About YOU**
- Demonstrated quality assurance experience and individuals with experience in shipbuilding, engineering or in a relevant field, will also be considered
- An understanding of Quality, Safety, Environmental & Asset Management Standards (9001, 45001, 14001, 55001) and practices
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, the ability to develop reports and documents
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build good relationships with a range of stakeholders

Whilst not essential, a Lead Auditor qualification or a relevant technical qualification, or Maritime industry experience, will be highly regarded

**About US**

You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

We recognise the value through experiences, backgrounds and expertise each individual and partnering organisation brings to achieve success as a team.

**Clearances**

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.