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About Australian Munitions
Part of Thales Australia, Australian Munitions is the largest domestic manufacturer of explosive ordnance to the Australian Defence Force, with a successful track record delivering ammunition, propellants, explosives and related services, including acid production and industrial waste treatment to Defence and commercial markets.
Join Thales Australia's Dynamic Team as a Quality Assurance Officer!
Partner with our Production Team to ensure that our product exceeds standards
Learn about our varied range of products, how they’re manufactured and used
Develop skills in contributing QA information to future product development and project bids
Based in Benalla, VIC – relocation assistance provided to a candidate if required
Thales promotes careers for those who want to be life-long learners – in-house and external training for future growth and development on offer
On-site café an opportunity to join a thriving social club that gathers for social events throughout the year
What Success Looks Like
Though you’re experience in Quality Assurance, you’d need to learn our range of products, understand how they’re manufactured and determine how we test to ensure quality to our customers.
Building strong connections with the Production Team and our testing laboratory is vital. You will establish this by asking the right questions, listening to feedback and working together to solve problems and develop improvement initiatives.
Key Activities and Responsibilities include
Conduct internal and supplier audits and support certification audits
Drive effective use of the Intelex non-conformance database with a focus on addressing the root cause
Conduct product acceptance processes
Ensure management of customer complaints and feedback
Support Continuous improvement initiatives, including Gemba, SIMS, Kaizen and Cost of Non-Quality (CNQ) reduction
From day one, you will need:
Sound knowledge of the requirements of ISO 9001 Quality Management System
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and contribute to a culture of creativity and teamwork
You may also (but not need)
Hold a tertiary qualification in science, chemistry or engineering-related field or technical equivalent preferred.
Be a qualified ISO 9001 internal or lead auditor
Benefits @ Thales
Employee discounts with several affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)
Fitness Passport discount
20 Weeks Primary and 10 Weeks Secondary Carers leave
Veterans Leave
Good to Know
You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
Prior to offer you’ll complete a pre-employment police and medical check.
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Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.
Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.
