RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years.

• Work within a trusted Defence Company
• Excellent Team Culture
• Career Development

Your Role:

The Quality Enablement Specialist role reports directly to the Quality Enablement Manager and has the responsibility to deliver the Mission Assurance methodology into program delivery whilst supporting the embedding of sub elements of the QMS into program deliverables.

You will also have accountability for:

• Undertaking surveillance audits as per the Master Audit Plan delivering formal reports on to the Quality Enablement Manager and Quality and Mission Assurance Manager.
• Conducting complex Quality Acceptance Test Procedures, Verification and Validation activities, Configuration and Cable Audits for Program/Project product and/or service deliverables as required.
• Conducting Quality validation and delivery of consistent certification of conformance to design statement of requirements and supporting First Article Inspections as required.
• Assisting in the review of Functional and QMS documents, including regular amendment and update, engagement with stakeholders for continuous improvement and providing recommendations for process improvement. 
• Assisting in the delivery of Quality Reporting to the Q&MA Functional Lead and NGA Leadership Teams.

About You:

• The ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance at NV1
• Formal qualifications as a Lead Auditor issued by an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
• Diploma or higher in an appropriate technical/analytical discipline (e.g. engineering, computer sciences, systems engineering, information technology) issued by an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
• Extensive experience in performing ISO9001 or ASD9100 Series Standards Quality Audits in a multidiscipline and Defence engineering environment
• The ability to read, understand and investigate solutions to achieve practical outcomes.
  High quality written communication skills, particularly in developing reports and Meeting minutes.
• Demonstrated experience working in a small team, organising own work independently, and delivering
  to deadlines within an environment of competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships (across diverse groups including technical and project areas). 
• Demonstrated Quality Specialist experience in the deployment and implementation of new programs would be an advantage for the execution of the position.

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.
• 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
• Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
• Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
• Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

Who we are:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other. 

Everyone Matters:

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

Whats Your Possible?

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification