Assistant Qa Manager

QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.
 

Due to exciting growth of the business, QinetiQ are looking for an Assistant Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to join their Advisory services team based in Brisbane. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Officer, you will focus on undertaking quality assurance tasks related to one of our Land programs, these tasks shall include the inspection and assessment of contractor delivered supplies. The tasks will be performed at the Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) at Redbank Plains.

As QA Manager you will be accountable for:

• Analysing and reviewing vehicle and module delivery schedules in order to develop plans for the conduct of quality assessment activities
• Conducting physical product audits, inspections and assessments of material to assure compliance against specified requirements
• Interpretation of technical and performance data in support of quality assurance assessments
• Witnessing of testing at Contractor’s premises and other locations
• Evaluating and identifying actions to remediate quality assurance deficiencies and inform risk assessments
• Providing written audit reports
• Experience of working within a framework of legislation, regulations, established principles, work practices and procedures in accordance with Defence’s mission and business objectives

To be successful in the role of QA Manager you will need to bring with you:

• A trade qualification (mechanical/electrical/electronic)
• Experience in equipment maintenance processes
• Audit Team Leader Qualification
• The ability to work under general direction within a clear framework of accountability
• The motivation to plan own work to meet given objectives and processes
• The ability to influence customers, suppliers and partners at account level
• High level of personal integrity and professionalism
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to enable effective communication and interaction with other people at appropriate levels of the organisation
• The ability to present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work under pressure and be able to plan, schedule and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Willingness to take ownership of problems and resolve them in a timely fashion

Whilst not essential, Defence maintenance experience would be advantageous.

Candidates will need to hold a Baseline Australian Government Security Clearance.

Applications will close on 19th April 2024.

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual professional development fund
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program and loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

A full list of our employee benefits and further information can be found here: 

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people. 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.