Quality Specialist – F-35 Lightning II – Williamtown, NSW
BAE Systems Australia is seeking a Quality Specialist to join the F‑35 Lightning II fighter jet program on a permanent full‑time basis in Williamtown, NSW. The role reports to the F‑35 Safety & Quality Manager and focuses on ensuring the Quality Management System (QMS) meets customer and contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee and maintain the project QMS, ensuring compliance with customer and contractual requirements.
* Execute internal audits, report findings and manage Corrective Action Requests to closure.
* Investigate non‑conformances using Root Cause Analysis, 5‑Whys, ICAM, and other quality tools.
* Refine processes, embed quality practices, and support continuous improvement.
* Conduct Bowtie Health Checks, reporting deficiencies to support governance.
* Act as the primary quality contact for the AVSS project and assist in refining non‑conformance, quarantine, and disposition processes.
* Support supplier assessments, liaise with external stakeholders (DCMA, DASA, CoA, LM), and contribute to reporting metrics (PPRP, QSR, customer deliverables).
* Occasionally support other aerospace or quality programs with independent quality activities.
Qualifications & Skills
* Deep understanding and direct practical application of QMS, ISO9001, AS9110.
* Experience and examples in quality management and assurance.
* Qualification and experience in Root Cause Analysis methodology.
* Support of QMS certification audits (e.g., TQCSI).
* Practical application of quality tools such as Bowtie, ICAM, Bowtie Health Checks.
* Practical application and deep knowledge of Atlassian products (JIRA, Confluence) and Microsoft Products (Excel).
* Experience in applying process audit principles.
* Working knowledge of Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASRs).
* Diploma of Quality Auditing or Lead Auditor Qualification.
* Preferred: Practical application of AS9110.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Quality Assurance
Legal & Security
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and, as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
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