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About the OPPORTUNITY We currently have a newly created opportunity for a Quality Control Welding Inspector, responsible for assuring that all Fabrication and Welding work performed during Maritime Sustainment Engineering and Maintenance scopes of work is complaint with all applicable Codes / Standards and meets the requirements of all Engineering Drawings and Specifications.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/or hybrid working.
You will be responsible for: * Conduct daily surveillance/visual inspections on mechanical and fabricated products on site and when required at supplier facilities to ensure that all work complies in accordance with approved work orders, codes, standards and specifications * Provide guidance to the Production Fabrication / Welding departments promoting product Safety and to ensure all Quality requirements are met.
* Conduct Visual Inspections on completed Weldments to ensure all Welds meet the requirement of their Design and are fully Compliant to the applicable Codes / Standards.
* Monitor the Welding Operators ensuring they are fully compliant to the Approved WPS's issued for Production Welding.
* Monitor and Record the Fabrication Weld Joint Fit-Up ensuring full Compliance to the Approved WPS * Complete the Production Weld Records for submission to the QA/QC Lead * Liaise / Escort the NDT Company representatives to ensure all NDT is completed as per the NDT request and NDT OQE is captured and managed * Review and monitor all quality records required (work packs, manufacturer's data reports, mandatory planned maintenance items, Closing Reports and Task Progression Completion Certificates (TPCCs)) to ensure acceptance by the customer * Provide quality support and guidance to other departments while helping to create a team culture through open communication and working together to problem solve creating a good quality culture * Mentor and coach production staff and suppliers on the required level of workmanship as defined by the products drawings, specifications, standards and policies fostering a "right first time" culture * Report and manage nonconforming issues in accordance with processes to ensure that all nonconforming issues are identified, segregated and reported * Ensure all objective quality evidence is complete and accurate upon review and completion of all scopes of work About YOU * Australian Citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance.
* Certification / Diplomas (CSWIP 3.1 / IWS / IWI-B/S etc) from Independent Bodies for Inspection relating to the Fabrication / Welding Trades across all Sectors.
* NDT Level 2/3 certification (highly desirable) * Proven Experience in all aspects of Inspection related to the Metal Fabrication Trades.
* A thorough understanding of all Applicable Codes and Standards utilized in the Fabrication / Welding of Steel Structures and Pressure Equipment.
* Proven Experience in working to a Quality Management System * Internal auditor certification and/or previous experience leading audits (highly desirable) * Maritime / Ship building or Maintenance experience (highly desirable) * Demonstrated experience in a large production/operation environment * Intermediate to Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word and Visio * A strong understanding and knowledge of quality assurance standards * Strong communication and negotiating skills * Ability to work effectively in a team environment We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.
If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification.
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To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au Clearances As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.