Quality Manager

**Title**:
Quality Manager

**We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.**

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers.

From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

Learn more about our business here.

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking an experience Quality Manager to work within our MSP Aerospace team on a 6-month fixed term contract out of RAAF Base Amberley, Brisbane.

The Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that all products and services meet consistent standards. This role involves developing and implementing quality control tests, inspecting products at various stages, and documenting production issues to ensure compliance with industry and company standards.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and Implement Quality Control Processes: Create and oversee methods to inspect, test, and evaluate products and production equipment.
- Ensure Compliance: Ensure products adhere to a ISO9001:2015 quality management standard.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing data on production issues.
- Training and Supervision: Train and manage production line staff in quality assessment and production practices.
- Product Tracking: Monitor products through the manufacturing process to guarantee each part of the process is correct.
- Final Inspections: Perform detailed inspections of final products to ensure they meet industry and company standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement and develop new efficient procedures.

**Essential**:

- Bachelor’s degree in quality management, Engineering, or related field
- Proven experience as a Quality Manager or similar role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational and leadership abilities.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Keen eye for detail and a results-driven approach.

**Security**
- Must be an Australian Citizen
- Hold an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence security clearance or higher

**What we will offer you**:

- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
- KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. _