Assistant Quality Assurance Manager

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The Opportunity

Join KBR’s Armoured Fighting Vehicle Branch (AFVB) and contribute to the delivery of high-quality Quality Assurance (QA) outcomes across complex Defence programs including Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV), mission systems, training systems, and support system equipment.

Based at H-ACE Avalon and Victoria Barracks Melbourne, the Assistant Quality Assurance Manager plays a key supporting role within a multidisciplinary team in delivering and coordinating day-to-day QA activities. Working closely with the Quality Assurance Manager, this role ensures that acceptance, inspection, and assurance activities are effectively planned, executed, and reported to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and supporting assurance activities, inspections, and audits across IFV vehicles as well as mission, training, and support systems.
• Reviewing supplier build and delivery schedules to plan QA activities.
• Conducting physical inspections, audits, and technical assessments.
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and verification activities
• Reviewing inspection results and test evidence for accuracy and completeness.
• Assisting with identification, tracking, and resolution of quality issues and CARs.
• Verifying rectification and rework closure, including Work Completion Certificate (WCC) evidence.
• Preparing clear, evidence-based inspection and audit reports.
• Supervising and supporting QA Officers during inspections and reporting.
• Maintaining QA records and acceptance artefacts in line with established processes.
• Escalating emerging quality risks to the QA Manager.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of QA practices and documentation.
• Acting as delegate for the QA Manager for defined activities, when authorised.
• Supporting reporting on QA outcomes and performance.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Mandatory

• Technical or trade qualification (mechanical, electrical, electronic, or systems discipline preferred).
• Experience performing QA, inspection, or technical assessments in industrial or operational environments.
• Ability to conduct objective, evidence-based inspections and reporting.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site and travel as required.
• Minimum AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance, Australian citizenship, and ITAR compliance required to be eligible.

Desirable

• Experience in Defence or complex systems QA environments.
• Experience with training systems or support equipment (S&TE).
• Auditor certification (JAS-ANZ, IRCA, RABQSA, or Defence-recognised equivalent).
• Experience supporting or deputising for a senior QA role.
• Familiarity with Defence ERP and AIMS systems.

Why you’ll enjoy being part of our team

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place to Work.
• Flexible working.
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews).
• Paid parental leave.
• Income protection.
• Corporate rewards.
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing.
• Employee stock purchase plans.
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance.
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways.

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Jacob Warren in the KBR Talent Acquisition Team on MSP_TATeam@kbr.com.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences. 

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes, or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.