Quality Planner
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ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines - the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.
About the Opportunity
The Quality Planner develops Inspection and Test Plans for production work packages, ensuring they include the appropriate Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) required for the Collins Class Submarine (CCSM) certification.
Quality Planners also audit completed work packages and OQE to ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, SUBSAFE protocols and corporate policies.
They play a key role in maintaining high quality, safe and efficient work systems that support on time delivery, a right first-time philosophy and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, accurate and efficient Quality products and services to ASC MCS and the wider Submarine Enterprise.
- Comply with all regulatory requirements in support of CCSM and SUBSAFE certification, WHS and ASC’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity policy.
- Ensure positive relationships are built and maintained to support MCS.
- Maintain proactive reporting and prompt resolution for all quality control matters and certification records.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to effectively support program outcomes.
About you
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Trade or Tertiary qualifications in an engineering and/or technical discipline.
- 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in defence, heavy industry, or other highly regulated sectors.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience and competency with quality/certification systems in a dockyard or heavy engineering environment.
- Demonstrated experience and competency in the management and leadership of a cross-functional team across multiple projects and locations.
- Have high level conceptual, analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret (both ASC and customer) social, political and operating environments.
- Problem solving at the highest level of complexity and importance that materially affect the value, viability and profitability of ASC.
- Knowledge of submarine systems, equipment and their interrelationships.
- Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and schematics.
- Experience with CCSM maintenance requirements and quality regulations including ISO17025.
- Eligible for Australian Department of Defence security clearance to at least Negative Vetting 1.
- Solid communication and influencing skills across all levels - written, verbal and interpersonal.
- Proven ability to influence and lead change and business improvement.
- Ability to manage priorities and achieve deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to obtain Critical Systems (TS-138) qualification post-employment.
- Ability to obtain SUBSAFE Level 2 Engineering qualification post-employment.
This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.
Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.
To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.
Benefits
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
- Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
- Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
- Career development opportunities to advance your career.
- A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
- Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.
About ASC
Established in 1985, ASC’s 2,500-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.
Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.
Senior level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Quality Assurance and Production Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing and Shipbuilding
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