Quality Assurance Officer

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• About the Team

Reporting to the Quality Manager Operations, this role will work alongside a team of 8 Quality Assurance Officers and Quality Inspectors. The greater Quality team is continuing to expand and also includes, Planning, Audit, IMS and Supplier Quality teams. This role will be based in Redbank at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE).

• About the Role

The Quality Assurance Officer engages and participates in the inspections of vehicles, modules and assemblies during final preparation and testing to acceptance. Additionally, confirming and reporting on the build quality, compliance of vehicles and related compliance records.

As the Quality Assurance Officer you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include :

• Perform routine visual, dimensional and functional inspections for incoming parts, in-process production and finished goods;
• Participate in supplier part quality inspections (Factory Acceptance testing) and on site audits to ensure acceptable part build quality;
• Collaboratively conduct vehicle inspection, review activities to assure compliance with defined vehicle build and finish quality standards;
• Ensure that all products have been tested per requirements and fall within standards while meeting customer requirements, measured to specifications and within tolerances;
• Document and report inspection findings and results and monitor corrective actions to inspection findings;
• Assist in identifying non-conforming product and documenting all identified non-conformances thoroughly;
• Raise and issue detailed Non-Conformance Reports and Correction Action Reports for non-conforming products;
• Participate in Correction Action Reports and 8D investigations;
• Maintain quality-related data for analysis and reporting in accordance with the Quality framework;
• Maintain and update quality assurance instructions, guides, and other relevant documented materials within RDA's Quality Management System as they relate to quality inspection activities;
• Assist with technical support and review of tenders, product quality and / or improvement requests. This includes assisting in responding to customer complaints and identifying containment actions, undertaking a full fault analysis and implementing short-term and long-term countermeasures;
• Attend operational meetings to provide advice and support related to quality assurance related issues; and
• Communicate with Engineering to ensure technical documentation is in compliance with the final product and defined requirements.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company's values of

• Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT)
• This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes :

• Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Quality or a relevant Trade;
• Experience in a Quality Control, Quality Assurance or Quality Compliance roles;
• Experience working in a defence, automotive, aviation, transport manufacturing or maintenance environments;
• Internal or external audit or inspection experience;
• Understanding of Quality Management principles;
• Ability to read and interpret standards, engineering drawings and customer specifications;
• Lean Manufacturing experience including proven ability with Root Cause Analysis Techniques;
• Experience with dimensional stack problem solving in multi-part welded assemblies;
• Knowledge and experience with 8D and A3 tools;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint);
• Hands on" with the ability to work autonomously and in a team, an eye for detail and strong focus on continuous improvement and lean manufacturing;
• Ability to travel internationally and interstate, when required; and
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
• Flexible working practices;
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;