Quality Systems Specialist

Boeing is revolutionizing aerospace with cutting-edge AI-driven drone technology, and we're looking for passionate Quality professionals to be part of this game-changing journey If you're excited about precision, innovation, and next-gen aviation, this is your chance to make an impact in Australian aerospace history. As an integral team member, you will be responsible for the development and deployment of the Quality Management System required to support configuration from as-designed to as-planned and as-built. You will be immersed in a learning culture focused on innovation and iterative development, while maintaining a great work-life balance and being rewarded with a competitive benefits package. This role will be based between our Wacol facility and the Central Brisbane office, with some travel to other production locations around Western Brisbane and nationally as needed. Your work hours will align with production support needs, with flexibility to adjust in consultation with managers. **Key Responsibilities**: - **Configuration Management**: Integrate contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of production processes and documentation, ensuring that all delivery paperwork is accurate and complete. Knowledge of drawing/data systems (e.g., "used on" drawings, part relationships, product data management) and configuration management principles and processes (e.g., part number control, revision level, naming conventions, product identification numbering systems) is essential. - **Audits**: Support Product Configuration Audits (PCA) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) to verify compliance with quality management system standards. - **Quality Metrics and Certification Plans**: Develop quality metrics, design, and production certification plans to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements. - **Root Cause Analysis**: Conduct root cause analysis and develop and deploy corrective actions to resolve production configuration issues and strive for zero defects. - **Collaboration**: Collaborate with the wider project pillars on configuration improvements metrics and findings, and support Quality Production Specialists in their roles. Knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics) and Operations departments/disciplines (e.g., Fabrication, Assembly, Tooling, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering) is important to understand the interactions between departments and how their products/processes affect one another. - **Continuous Improvement**: Establish the improvements needed with the program's configuration management, inclusive of paperwork & process needed to support this role. Ability to determine the process to be used to accomplish goals, properly document processes, and understand how to organize people and activities is crucial. **Qualifications**: - Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline. - Proven experience in quality assurance and configuration management, preferably in aerospace or advanced manufacturing environments. - Strong understanding of the AS9100 standard. - Hands-on experience in part/process qualification and certification. - Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and metrics. - Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. - Knowledge of software development and testing tools (e.g., editors, compilers, linkers, desktop simulations, configuration management tools, requirements management tools) capability and usage is a plus. - Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area. **Why Join Us?** At Boeing, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Join us in our mission to innovate and lead in the aerospace industry. Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Department of Defence clearance up to NV1 level. This isn't just another job-it's an opportunity to shape the future of autonomous aviation.