About Us

At Designworks we’re delivering cutting-edge technology to keep Australia safe. We are looking for motivated and dynamic people to join our team to help accelerate and deliver complex and innovative autonomous systems.

What you will do

We are seeking a lead Quality Engineer to establish and build our Quality team. You will be responsible for the development and deployment of the Quality Management System required to support the world-class production facility Seventeen Mile Rocks. You will be immersed in a learning culture focused on innovation and iterative development.

Key responsibilities:

• Integration of Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of program processes and documentation
• Develop quality metrics, design and production certification plans to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirements
• Develop Quality criteria, conduct capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection activities
• Develop and select methods for analysis, testing and audit to ensure manufacturing and test readiness
• Support the qualification of first of type products
• Prepare, conduct & produce First Article Inspections Reports (FAIR)
• Collaborate with the wider business Quality function, reporting in on metrics and findings
• Perform benchmarking and other forms of analysis to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis and develop, proof-test and deploy Corrective Actions to resolve production issues and strive for zero defects.
• Assist in hiring and developing a Quality team within the organisation.

Highly Desirable:

• Part/process qualification/certification experience
• Strong understanding of the AS9100 standard
• Hands on experience in an aerospace or similar advanced assembly/fabrication type environment
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) knowledge

Who are you?

Someone who focuses on detail and getting the job done with excellence. You are happy to work in a team and get involved in building and testing things:

• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering/Manufacture or similar disciplines
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a quality engineer
• An Australian citizen that is eligible for a security clearance.

What's in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• A 12 month contract with significant future opportunities to develop your craft and career
• Easy parking and avoiding the city traffic congestion at our Seventeen Mile Rocks location
• Flexible work hours – we are happy to structure work time for your needs
• Working with an organisation who are doing meaningful work to keep Australia safe.

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility.

Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;

https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview