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At KONGSBERG, our people are united by our commitment to being Determined, Innovative, Collaborative and Reliable — values that guide how we work, how we solve problems and how we support our customers across the globe.

At KONGSBERG Australia, we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of part of a something meaningful, playing an essential role in delivering mission-critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.
 
Join our team at the Kongsberg Missile Facility (KMF) in Newcastle, a state-of-the-art manufacturing and integration site purpose-built to deliver cutting-edge missile systems to the Australian Defence Force. This facility represents a significant milestone in Australia’s sovereign defence capability and offers the chance to work on projects that have national impact.
  
What makes KMF unique:

• Australia’s first purpose-built missile manufacturing facility.
• Hands-on involvement in end-to-end production, from assembly to testing.
• Opportunities to work closely with global Kongsberg teams and advanced technology partners.

About the role:
KONGSBERG Australia is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Officer to support supplier, production and project quality assurance activities at the Kongsberg Missile Factory. This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly regulated, advanced manufacturing environment where quality and compliance are critical.

Reporting to the Senior Quality Officer, you will work closely with suppliers, production personnel, engineers and project stakeholders to ensure products meet stringent quality requirements and support the delivery of critical defence capability.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Conduct supplier and production quality inspections to ensure compliance with KONGSBERG, customer and industry requirements. 
• Support Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs), First Article Inspections (FAIs) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Perform supplier and internal quality audits in accordance with Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements (SQAR) and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Monitor supplier and production quality performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review quality documentation, maintain quality records and support Certificate of Conformance (CoC) activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers, engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues and improve product reliability.

What you will bring:
Essential:

• Qualification in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing and production processes and engineering principles.
• Experience working with suppliers on technical quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Applied knowledge of auditing principles and practices.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System environment.
• Strong understanding of workmanship quality standards and production processes applicable to defence or complex manufacturing environments.

Desirable

• Engineering degree in a related discipline.
• ISO 9001 Auditor training or certification.
• Previous experience in a similar quality role within the Defence industry.

 Mandatory Requirements:  

• Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance.  

Why Join Us:
We are committed to being an employer of choice. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) offers industry-leading benefits including:

• Generous paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer / 4 weeks secondary carer)
• 5 weeks annual leave and additional leave options.
• Above-superannuation guarantee employer contribution.
• Access to the WhereFit program, providing exclusive discounts on health, fitness, wellbeing, and lifestyle services.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and career pathways.

For more information or to have a confidential discussion please contact us at kdauhr@kongsberg.com.

Close date: 22nd November 2026

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