At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – driving this technology are our people.
It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.
This role is part of our corporate team, a central hub for Thales Australia. It’s where our shared services – think finance, legal, HR, procurement – come together to make sure all teams across Australia have access to the business services they need. Cross-functional collaboration helps us build out Thales’ capabilities – and helps us open up new career opportunities for employees all across the business.
In this exciting 2-year fixed-term opportunity, you'll support our Air Mobility Solutions (AMS) business, which develops and delivers advanced air traffic management and airspace mobility technologies that play a critical role in keeping aircraft moving safely and efficiently.
As an experienced Quality Assurance Manager, you will provide independent quality leadership across complex programs, projects and operational activities.
Partnering closely with business leaders, project teams and customers, you'll champion a culture where quality is embedded from the outset, proactively manage risk, drive continuous improvement, and provide trusted assurance that enables successful customer and business outcomes.
Working from our Melbourne Office in the World Trade Centre on Wurundjeri land, your role purpose will be
- Lead quality assurance activities across complex bids, projects and operational environments.
- Provide trusted quality advice to senior leaders, project teams and customers.
- Assure compliance with ISO 9001, regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Monitor quality performance, risks and trends, escalating issues when required.
- Support customer audits, certification activities and product release processes.
- Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote Right First Time behaviours and reduction of Cost of Non-Quality.
- Mentor and support the development of future quality capability across AMS.
On day one, you will bring:
- Must have a strong knowledge in systems engineering and project lifecycles.
- A relevant tertiary qualification, complemented by Lean Six Sigma certification and experience in regulatory, certification or safety assurance environments.