Defence Quality & Operations - Remote
Core
Lead operations and quality engineering for a new Australian defence manufacturing supply base, ensuring suppliers meet production readiness and defence-grade standards.
Role type
Senior Operations & Quality Lead (Defence Manufacturing)
Builds
Production-ready supply chain for land, air, and maritime defence capabilities
Domain
Defence manufacturing, supply chain management, quality engineering
Required skills
Supplier quality management, production planning, process efficiency, traceability, quality engineering, root cause analysis, corrective actions, supplier audits, control plans, PFMEA, GD&T interpretation, ISO 9001/AS9102 compliance
Preferred skills
Military-grade coatings knowledge, Welding NDT, Configuration control, Lean/CI (5S, Kaizen)
Technologies
ISO 9001, AS9102, PFMEA, FAI, GD&T
Responsibilities
Drive supplier production planning and capacity management; Ensure raw material flow and stock levels; Embed defence and regulatory quality standards; Maintain full supply chain traceability; Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments; Manage deviations, NCRs, and corrective actions; Lead root cause analysis for manufacturing outcomes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
