Job Description
Supplier Capability Development Specialist
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Supplier Capability & Development Specialist
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Help build Australia's future defence supply chain
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Are you passionate about working with manufacturers to solve problems, improve capability and build long-term supplier partnerships?
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We're seeking an experienced supplier quality professional to help identify, qualify and develop Australian manufacturers capable of supporting one of the country's most significant advanced manufacturing programs.
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This isn't a production quality or inspection role.
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Instead, you'll work directly with suppliers—helping them understand technical requirements, assess manufacturing capability, strengthen quality systems and become trusted partners within a highly regulated engineering setting.
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If you enjoy influencing rather than policing, building relationships rather than inspecting products, and helping suppliers succeed, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.
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About the opportunity
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Working for a Prime, you'll become the trusted quality and supplier capability partner for a diverse network of manufacturers.
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Working alongside engineering, procurement and commercial stakeholders, you'll assess supplier readiness, identify capability gaps and guide suppliers through qualification requirements to ensure they can confidently deliver complex manufactured products.
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No two days are the same.
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One day you may be visiting a precision machining business to understand their manufacturing capability.
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The next you could be reviewing quality systems, coaching suppliers through compliance expectations or helping develop improvement plans that enable suppliers to participate in nationally significant programs.
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This is a highly collaborative position where your ability to build relationships is just as important as your technical expertise.
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What you'll be doing
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Assess supplier capability, manufacturing maturity and operational readiness
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Partner with suppliers to strengthen quality systems and technical capability
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Lead supplier qualification and onboarding activities
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Conduct supplier assessments and identify opportunities for capability improvement
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Work closely with engineering and procurement teams to ensure suppliers meet technical and contractual requirements
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Guide suppliers through quality, documentation and compliance expectations
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Support long-term supplier development rather than short-term issue resolution
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Build trusted relationships with manufacturers across Australia
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We're interested in people with experience in
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Manufacturing Quality
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Quality Engineering
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Advanced Manufacturing
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Aerospace
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Defence
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Automotive
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Mining Equipment
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Heavy Manufacturing
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Rail
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Medical Devices
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You don't need experience in every industry.
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If you've helped manufacturers improve capability, qualify suppliers or strengthen quality systems within a complex engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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You'll bring
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Experience assessing supplier capability rather than simply inspecting finished products
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Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management systems
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Confidence engaging with suppliers, engineers and senior stakeholders
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing requirements
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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Why you'll love it
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Influence the future capability of Australian manufacturing
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Work directly with suppliers rather than behind a desk
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Build long-term relationships with industry
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Solve complex technical and manufacturing challenges
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Be part of nationally significant advanced manufacturing programs
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Hybrid working environment
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📌 Supplier Capability Development Specialist (South Australia)
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📍 South Australia