Quality Control Blast and Paint Inspector

Quality Control Blast & Paint Inspector

Job Location: Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

The Quality Control Blast and Paint Inspector is responsible for ensuring blast and paint activities comply with customer, contractual, regulatory and organisational requirements. Working closely with production teams, suppliers and customers, this role provides quality assurance and quality control support throughout inspection, coating and preservation activities to ensure products and services meet required standards.

The role provides oversight of blast and paint activities, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, specifications and approved procedures. It supports the identification and resolution of non-conformances, facilitates continuous improvement initiatives, and contributes to the delivery of high-quality outcomes by minimising defects, rework and quality-related risks. Through effective inspection, monitoring and stakeholder engagement, the role supports the achievement of quality objectives and the successful delivery of compliant products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance, visual inspections and verification activities to ensure blast and paint work complies with drawings, specifications, standards and contractual requirements.
• Gather objective evidence to verify products and services meet quality, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Review quality documentation, inspection records, work packs and certification packages to ensure accuracy and customer acceptance.
• Confirm required maintenance, inspection and testing activities have been completed in accordance with approved procedures.
• Promote and apply quality standards, practices and the organisation’s code of conduct.
• Provide quality guidance and support to production teams, suppliers and other stakeholders to foster a strong quality culture.
• Deliver coaching, mentoring and informal training on workmanship standards, specifications and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are effectively integrated into project delivery.
• Support quality planning, assurance, monitoring and compliance activities across blast and paint operations.
• Liaise with customer and supplier quality representatives to address quality concerns and provide assurance.
• Support the investigation of non-conformances, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, rework and process variation while improving operational performance.

Essential Skills:

• Relevant trade qualification in a mechanical, fabrication, surface treatment, coatings or related discipline.
• Certified Coating Inspector holding NACE CIP Level 2, or FROSIO Level 3, or an equivalent recognised coating inspection qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in a Quality Technician, Quality Inspector or similar quality-focused role within a manufacturing, industrial, marine or defence environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications and geometric tolerances, with the ability to accurately interpret technical documentation.
• Proven experience working within a Quality Management System and applying quality assurance principles in a production environment.
• Sound understanding of quality assurance standards, quality management practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and Defence and Civil Technical Regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with suppliers and customers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to support compliance, quality improvement and business outcomes.
• Defence security clearance, or eligibility to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
• Eligibility to be cleared under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, 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 one. Further information regarding security clearances.