Job Type: Permanent Category: Engineering / Technical Location: Toowoomba Wellcamp Date Advertised: 28-FEB-25 Job Reference: BOE/1847615 Job Title: Quality Engineer Business Unit: Division: Summary: We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team supporting the cutting edge MQ-28 program. In this role, you will be an integral part of the Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) Quality function and the growing MQ-28 program accountable for assisting in developing, maintaining and improving the effectiveness of Boeing's quality system. Boeing is taking another bold step in aerospace and advanced manufacturing and building a manufacturing facility in Toowoomba, QLD. This facility will support the first military aircraft to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years. This role will support the Qualification of new products and processes at the new facility. The preferred location of this role is Toowoomba, however some flexibility exists during the initial stages of development. The first aircraft prototype, called the Loyal Wingman, took it first prototype flights in 2021. This unmanned teaming aircraft is Boeing's first military aircraft to be designed and developed outside the U.S and uses cutting edge systems to extend the capabilities of manned and unmanned platforms. This role is based in South-east Queensland. In this role you will: Lead integration of contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of program processes and documentation Develop quality metrics, design and production certification plans to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirements Develop Quality criteria, conducts capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection activities Develop and select methods for analysis, testing and audit to ensure manufacturing and test readiness Support the Qualification of first of type products in a new production facility in Toowoomba Prepare, conduct & produce First Article Inspections Reports (FAIR) Facilitate in Failure Mode Evaluation Analysis (FMEA) for new production parts Collaborate with the wider business Quality function, reporting in on metrics and findings Support Quality Production Specialists in their roles Perform benchmarking and other forms of analysis to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved. This role may involve some initial travel between Brisbane, Melbourne, Wacol & Toowoomba for training & familiarity purposes. Part/process qualification/certification experience Hands on experience in an aerospace or similar advanced assembly/fabrication type environment Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) knowledge Tertiary Qualification in Engineering/Manufacture or similar disciplines We are looking for team members, who will embrace our company's behaviours and values and are willing to innovate. Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements. Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. Flexible working options Employee Incentive Program Global opportunities If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.