Quality Control Officer (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job Description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We currently have a new and exciting opportunity for Quality Control Officer (Mechanical/Electrical) to join our Maritime Australia business based at Osborne, SA.

The Quality Control Officer is responsible for ensuring that all work performed within designated projects is compliant with engineering drawings, workmanship standards and specifications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct daily surveillance/visual inspections on electrical, mechanical and fabricated products on site and when required at supplier facilities to ensure that all work complies in accordance with approved work orders, codes, standards and specifications
• Review and monitor all quality records required (work packs, manufacturer’s data reports, mandatory planned maintenance items, Closing Reports and Task Progression Completion Certificates (TPCCs)) to ensure acceptance by the customer
• Provide quality support and guidance to other departments while helping to create a team culture through open communication and working together to problem solve creating a good quality culture
• Mentor and coach production staff and suppliers on the required level of workmanship as defined by the products drawings, specifications, standards and policies fostering a “right first time” culture
• Report and manage nonconforming issues in accordance with processes to ensure that all nonconforming issues are identified, segregated and reported
• Ensure all objective quality evidence is complete and accurate upon review and completion of all scopes of work

About YOU

• Tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in the Mechanical / Electrical & General Quality discipline(s)
• Internal auditor certification and/or previous experience leading audits (highly desirable)
• Maritime / Ship building or Maintenance experience (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in a large production/operation environment
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word and Visio
• A strong understanding and knowledge of quality assurance standards
• Strong communication and negotiating skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

We recognise the value through experiences, backgrounds and expertise each individual and partnering organisation brings to achieve success as a team.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.