EOS Defence Systems is seeking a skilled and dedicated Principal Quality Officer to join our team.
About Us
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is an ASX listed Australian technology company operating in the defence and aerospace markets. Our products incorporate advanced electro-optic applications based on EOS core technologies in software, laser, electronics, optronics, gimbals, telescopes and beam directors, and precision mechanisms. With our headquarters in Canberra and a growing global workforce, we are experiencing exponential growth and are placed to become Australia's leading defence and aerospace exporter.
The defence business develops and produces remotely controlled weapon systems and ancillary products. These systems are adaptable to suit potential customer weapon inventories and comprise state-of-the-art gimbal mounts, fire control systems and world-class sensor units. We continually strive to help our people achieve personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects that shape our future.
Benefits
Structured friendly and supportive team
Learning and development opportunities
Opportunities for further career development
Free Parking
Paid parental leave
EOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description
About the Role
Reporting to the HSEQ Manager, this role focuses on quality assurance within our manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and driving continual improvement across the organisation. You will play a key role in managing Supplier Quality, Production Quality, and the internal audit process, as well as assisting with external audits. Additionally, you will coordinate the MRB process with the finance team and maintain accurate quality documentation, including customer incident logs and warranty data.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and perform receiving inspections of incoming mechanical and electrical parts to verify design intent compliance.
Supervise and manage the daily functions of the quality officers, ensuring their work quality and efficiency.
Prioritise inspection workloads in line with project and production requirements.
Generate and present team output reports, using data gathered from the ERP system.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to address and resolve inspection-related issues.
Liaise with stakeholders to expedite the completion of First Article Inspection (FAI) parts.
Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities, providing insights on non-conforming parts.
Establish quality management processes to ensure ISO 9001 compliance and customer satisfaction.
Help develop and maintain the company’s quality standards and procedures to meet customer needs, including feedback and return processing.
Work with the Supply Chain team to define quality requirements for external suppliers, ensuring materials meet AS9100 standards.
Plan, conduct, and manage risk-based internal audits to ensure ISO 9001 compliance.
Support external audits and lead the resolution of corrective actions for non-conformances.
Conduct final inspections of sub-systems and complete systems, ensuring timely documentation of Certificates of Conformance.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Attributes:
Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, highly organised, and solutions-focused.
Ability to think systemically and maintain process discipline.
Qualifications:
Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
Good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) systems (preferred).
Experience with CMM equipment is advantageous.
How to Apply
If you are willing to take on a challenge and want to contribute to a proud Australian company that is growing rapidly then we would like to hear from you. Please apply now with your resume and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you believe you are the right fit for our organisation.
We will review, short-list and conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date. We encourage the submission of early applications.
Due to Australian Government security requirements for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent resident.
To learn more about EOS and what employment opportunities we provide, please visit: www.eos-aus.co
