Senior Quality Engineer

Melbourne

QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide - including 800+ here in Australia - we deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.

Following a strategic redesign, we’ve sharpened our focus and are investing in the future - starting with the people who will help shape it.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact - there’s never been a better time to join us.

With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.

We are pleased to welcome applications from seasoned quality engineer professionals for a key role in our Melbourne-based specialist engineering operations.

Reporting to the Operations Manager and based at the QinetiQ Engineering and Technology Centre (QTEC) in Port Melbourne, you’ll be recognised as a subject matter expert and responsible for maintaining our manufacturing quality documentation and procedures.  In addition, you will act as the Quality Engineer for projects delivered through the facility and have an important part to play in helping QTEC and its DASR 21G Military Aviation Production Organisation grow in the scale and variety of R&D support and production projects and customers that it serves. What an opportunity!

In More Specific Detail, You’Ll:

• Maintain the QTEC Quality Management Plan and Procedures
• Lead activities to ensure work conducted maintains compliance with ISO 9001 and Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) Subpart 21G Military Production Organisation Approval
• Perform the role of Quality Manager for DASR Subpart 21G production requiring a Form 4 approval
• Conduct supplier evaluations and Quality Management System audits
• Provide quality advice during the design and development phase of products
• Develop and maintain product specific quality, test and inspection plans
• Assist and where required, lead change and configuration management activities for production artifact
• Conduct quality inspections on projects delivered through the facility and on supplier provided parts and assemblies
• Maintain traceability of products, completed inspections and tests within an MRP and document retention system 
• Review production documents against certified inputs for accuracy and suitability
• Prepare and approve quality reports and certificate of conformance for finished goods
• Lead the facility response to potential product defects through failure analysis and provide corrective and preventative actions to the projects and provide monitoring and reporting of defects or warranty claims through to resolution

In terms of skills, qualifications and experience, we seek:

• A Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent coupled with demonstrated post qualification experience working in a Quality Engineer/ Manager role
• Lead Auditor experience (both internal and external)
• Experience in the implementation of quality standards and requirements in a manufacturing environment and in developing/reviewing production documentation
• Experience in using Lean techniques
• Experience in achieving and maintaining ISO9001 accreditation
• Experience in 3D CAD packages and an understanding of 2D GD&T drawings
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrated knowledge in problem solving, root cause and statistical analysis

Whilst not essential, previous experience with metrology (CMM/Faro Arm or similar tools) and/ or previous aviation industry experience will be well regarded.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold Australian citizenship and be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Cathy Riach, People Lead - Talent Acquisition (clriach@qinetiq.com.au).  Please note however that the office will be closed from the afternoon of 19 December and will re-open on 5th January.  Enquiries during the office closure will be responded to on 5th January.

Applications close Friday 9th January, 2026

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Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career.   You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some Of Our Benefits Include:

• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with ‘Operation Give Back’
• Relaxed dress code

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people. 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates