Quality Assurance Manager

Date: 23 Oct 2024- Location: Australia, Adelaide, AU

**About Us**:
Codan Limited is a global group of electronics and engineering businesses that develop rugged and reliable hardware, software, and embedded systems with a reputation for performance, quality, and reliability.

We provide world-class metal detecting, communications, safety, security, broadcast, and productivity solutions to some of the harshest environments on earth. We achieve this by providing a diversified range of high value-added electronics products through the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of innovative technology solutions.

We have a truly global footprint with offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Dubai, Ireland, Mexico, Singapore, the UK, and the USA. We sell our products in over 150 countries to customers such as global governments, businesses, NGOs, aid and humanitarian organisations, security and military groups, public safety, emergency response, broadcast, and consumer markets.

We deliver innovation, wherever you are.

**About the Role**:
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Manager to spearhead the QA function in the organisation.

You will be responsible for ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, functionality, and reliability while fostering a culture of quality across the organisation.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will play a vital role in our global operations.

**What You Will Be Doing**:

- Create a supportive environment and build a robust Quality Assurance capability within the team.
- Contribute to operational, tactical, and strategic decision-making as a senior member of the Supply Chain team.
- Stay updated on QMS and industry trends and regulations, ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO 9001 and 14001.
- Lead a high-performing QA team, conducting performance reviews and providing coaching and training.
- Develop and implement quality assurance systems and processes that align with company strategies.
- Create a standardized audit process for both in-house and offshore production to identify potential quality issues.
- Collaborate with R&D to identify opportunities for product design improvements.
- Manage supplier quality assurance programs to ensure sourced materials meet quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Six Sigma and Lean.
- Report on key performance indicators related to product quality, such as defect rates and customer returns.
- Ensure thorough documentation and maintenance of quality records in the appropriate repository.

**What Makes a Successful Quality Assurance Manager?**

To excel in this role, you will have:

- A Degree in Electronics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- A Diploma in Quality Auditing and certification as an ISO 9001 Internal Quality Auditor.
- Extensive experience in QMS frameworks within the electronics manufacturing or engineering sector.
- Proven track record in developing and managing high-performing teams and maximizing ERP systems for accurate reporting.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset and experience in change management.
- Experience with SuccessFactors is desirable.

**Benefits and Culture**:
Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion and can-do attitude for what they do.

Our Head office is located in Mawson Lakes offering a spacious, modern facility, free secure onsite parking, easy access via public transport, and an onsite subsidised café. We also have recreational facilities including a gym, basketball and tennis court, as well as various game tables. Additionally, our staff are provided flexibility to meet the demands of family life, a child-friendly parenting room, and a variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan Group.