Supplier Quality Outsource Inspector

About the role

BAE Systems Australia is seeking a Supplier Quality Outsource Inspector for its Surface Ships team in Osborne, South Australia. The role involves performing planned quality activities to assure that quality practices are effectively deployed across supplier and production processes.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance and visual inspections to ensure items meet codes, standards and specifications.
• Manage non‑conforming material according to NCR processes, including segregation and reporting.
• Support NCR root‑cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Assess, approve and monitor suppliers for risk‑based surveillance.
• Undertake supplier audits, facilitate customer audits and support corrective actions.

Required profile

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – required.
• Coating Inspector with NACE CIP Level 2 qualification – desirable.
• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in mechanical or quality disciplines.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and quality assurance in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong communication and analytical problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Coating Inspector – NACE CIP Level 2
• ISO 9001 knowledge