Quality System Specialist

About the role

Join Boeing Defence Australia as a Quality System Specialist on the iconic E‑7 Wedgetail program. You will act as the subject‑matter expert for the Quality Management System (QMS), supporting its implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement across the E7 Programs business unit.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day advice on QMS matters to business leaders, program teams and employees.
• Assist in implementing, maintaining and improving the unit’s QMS.
• Integrate QMS requirements into planning, execution and performance activities with operational and program teams.
• Support governance activities, including compliance, policies, procedures, standards and approvals.
• Lead assurance activities such as internal audits, reviews and system health checks.
• Monitor and report quality performance data, including non‑conformances, audit findings and corrective actions.
• Identify, assess and manage quality and operational risks, and sustain effective systemic controls.
• Participate in investigations, root‑cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and embed lessons learned into the QMS.
• Promote a proactive quality culture through stakeholder engagement, coaching and clear communication.

Required profile

• Experienced Quality Systems professional with a strong background in aerospace or defence environments.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, program teams and functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in driving process standardisation and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Quality Management System (QMS) implementation and maintenance
• Internal auditing and assurance activities
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective‑preventive action processes