Quality Manager

• Lead a team of seven (7) Project Quality Engineers through the ramp-up and delivery of multiple programs
• Provide expert level quality management support services to enable effective decision making and delivery of sound quality business outcomes across operational activities at MILVEHCOE;
• Mentor/ guide Quality Officers and senior project staff in the effective use of quality management systems and tools;
• Assist the development and implementation of a business management system (set minimum operational quality assurance guidelines) as it relates to operational assurance requirements and processes, leading operational quality input;
• Prepare quality reports (around quality performance, KPI's, risks and quality compliance) and attend relevant management meetings providing support and direction in guiding operations to meet and exceed project quality requirements;
• Support or attend business unit and project level management system review meetings, including Project level reviews (PRM), customer reviews and project review;
• Support and monitor the internal audit program as it relates to operational scope of activities, planning quality and resolving quality issues;
• Create, maintain, review and release through the IMS team operational quality documents to be effectively integrated within the RDA business management system;
• Defining quality management and quality assurance standards within projects for RDA, and supporting effective and sustainable implementation of quality controls with the project and operational teams;
• Evaluation of customer requirements and definition / management of project quality requirements in order to fulfil customer requirements, through team of PQE's;
• Planning and managing inspection and auditing to assure that an acceptable level of build quality is maintained/ achieved for the vehicles & assemblies RDA is responsible for, including verifying and collating the content of Vehicle Log Books, FATs and other such methods used to manage and demonstrate manufacturing quality;
• Responsible for the development and management of all Control Plans and related inspection documents for all RDA projects (PAP and PA suite of documents);
• Coordination of Quality input and participation in all RDA bid teams; and
• Ensuring that vehicles and assemblies have the appropriate records within their Log Books or Handover records (and/or similar methodologies) with all approvals & consents prior to entry into service.

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering, or other Exact Science degree)
• Recognised formal training in Quality
• Work experience (10 years) in quality assurance in comparable industry
• Understanding of the ISO 9000 familiarity and NATO Allied Quality Assurance Publications
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills and experience working with senior management, technical experts, etc. where customised solutions and a consultancy based approach are key
• Good IT knowledge, particularly of SAP QM
• Ability to travel interstate and internationally when required
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
• We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

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