Quality Manager

16 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hays | Defence Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Your New Company

Join a globally recognised defence organisation that has recently secured a major greenfield project. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a program from its inception, offering long-term stability and significant career growth. Known for its innovation in the defence sector, the company provides its employees with autonomy, support, and the chance to shape the future of cutting-edge defence technologies.

Your New Role

As the Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading the quality function for this new program. You will be responsible for setting up the Quality Management System (QMS), achieving ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, and leading internal and external audits. As this first Quality member, you must be comfortable being a hands-on operator, which includes doing inspections etc, and then subsequently you will grow, develop and lead the quality team, ensuring all program deliverables meet contractual and regulatory standards.

Important, this role requires you to have an understanding across both the corporate & engineering quality streams.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Establish & maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
  • Establish the Quality Management System and ISO accreditations.
  • Lead Audits and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Review and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and engineering documents to ensure quality requirements are understood and met.
  • Managing customer complaints and implementing corrective actions
  • Providing quality training and guidance to staff
  • Overseeing production quality assurance and MRB processes
  • Managing subcontractor quality performance and audits
  • Conducting internal, supplier, and third-party audits
  • Implementing and reporting on quality metrics
  • Ensuring compliance with WH&S standards and practices

Skills & Experience Required

  • Australian Citizenship is mandatory, with NV1 clearance being highly regarded.
  • Must be able to relocate to Victoria
  • Experience Leading Audits
  • Experience establishing Quality Management certifications and accreditation's
  • Strong experience in Quality Assurance roles delivering defence projects.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and auditing practices
  • Strong knowledge of metal component manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, forging, casting, welding).
  • Experienced in applying ASQ/ANSI standards for quality assurance and inspection processes
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manage configuration control
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in design, manufacturing, and installation environments
  • Experience with Lean, 6S, or Kaizen improvement programs is highly regarded.
  • Knowledge of quality engineering and regulatory requirements

What to Do Now

If you're ready to take on a career-defining role in a high-impact defence project, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or send your resume and contact details to

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