Assistant QA Manager

at  QinetiQ

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.

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.
Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Roz Byrne, Talent Acquisition Specialist via email: rbyrne@qinetiq.com.au
Applications will close on 19th April 2024.
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