Job Description
Are you an experienced quality professional with Australian Defence industry experience who enjoys being close to the product, the customer and the day-to-day work?
Supashock is seeking an experienced Quality Lead to take ownership of quality across our growing Defence programs while supporting quality outcomes across our broader advanced manufacturing business.
This is a senior, hands-on individual contributor role with no direct reports.
You'll lead through your technical expertise, judgement and ability to get things done - personally working through quality issues, supporting audits, engaging directly with customers and working alongside our engineering and manufacturing teams.
While Defence will be a key area of responsibility, Supashock also operates across Automotive, Motorsport and Autonomous Systems.
We're looking for someone who is adaptable, technically capable and willing to apply your quality expertise wherever it's needed across the business.
The Opportunity
You'll take a leading role in ensuring Supashock meets the quality and assurance requirements of our Defence customers and programs, while contributing to quality across our wider engineering and manufacturing operations.
Working across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Program teams, you'll ensure customer, contractual and quality requirements are understood and effectively implemented throughout the product lifecycle.
This isn't a role where you'll simply oversee the work of others.
You'll be expected to get into the detail - reviewing drawings and specifications, preparing for and participating in audits, investigating non-conformances, working through customer quality requirements, supporting the shop floor and personally driving quality issues through to resolution.
You'll have the autonomy to identify what needs attention, take ownership and make it happen.
What You'll Be Doing
Your responsibilities will include:
Taking ownership of quality and assurance activities across Supashock's Defence programs
Interpreting and applying Defence customer, contractual and quality requirements
Working directly with customers on quality requirements, issues and outcomes
Preparing for, coordinating and participating in Defence customer, internal, supplier and certification audits
Managing audit findings and driving corrective actions through to effective closure




Maintaining and continually improving Supashock's Quality Management System in line with ISO **** and AS****D
Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation from a quality perspective
Working closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure technical and quality requirements are understood and achieved
Investigating non-conformances and quality issues, undertaking root cause analysis and implementing practical corrective actions
Supporting quality planning, inspection, verification and assurance activities throughout the product lifecycle
Working with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve performance
Identifying quality risks early and proactively implementing solutions
Supporting continuous improvement across products, processes and systems
Providing practical, hands‐on quality support across Supashock's broader manufacturing operations as required
About You
We're looking for an experienced quality professional with genuine Australian Defence industry experience.
You'll be equally comfortable dealing directly with customers and auditors as you are working alongside engineers, machinists and production teams.
You're proactive and solutions-focused.
When you identify a quality issue, you investigate it, engage the right people and take responsibility for driving it through to resolution.
You'll Bring:
Demonstrated quality experience within the Australian Defence industry
Practical experience supporting Defence projects, programs or customers
Strong understanding of Defence quality and assurance requirements
Demonstrated experience preparing for and participating in Defence customer and/or external quality audits
Strong working knowledge and practical application of ISO ****
Knowledge and practical experience with AS****D
Robust experience in non-conformance management, root cause analysis and corrective action
Experience dealing directly with customers and managing customer quality requirements




Strong technical aptitude and the ability to work effectively across engineering and manufacturing environments
A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work autonomously
The ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 security clearance
Technical Knowledge
Practical engineering and manufacturing knowledge will be highly regarded, including:
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Understanding of tolerances, specifications and acceptance requirements
Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications
Understanding of manufacturing, inspection and verification processes
Knowledge of material treatments, coatings and finishing processes
Understanding of the relationship between design requirements, manufacturing processes and product quality
An engineering, manufacturing, quality or related technical qualification will also be highly regarded.
Highly Regarded
Current or previous NV1 security clearance
Supplier quality assurance and supplier development experience
Experience supporting AS**** certification or maintaining an AS****-certified QMS
Experience across aerospace, automotive or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
Experience working within an engineering-led product development and manufacturing organisation
Why Join Supashock?
Supashock is a South Australian advanced technology company delivering innovative solutions across Defence, Automotive, Motorsport and Autonomous Systems.
This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of quality within our growing Defence portfolio while remaining hands‐on across a diverse advanced manufacturing business.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Take ownership of quality across significant Defence programs
Work directly with customers, auditors and key stakeholders
Stay technically and operationally involved - not removed from the work
Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Program teams
Apply your experience across a diverse range of technologies and programs
Have the autonomy to identify problems and drive solutions
Influence how quality systems and practices evolve as Supashock grows
Make a visible contribution to Australian-designed and manufactured technology

📌 Quality Lead - Defence & Manufacturing (South Australia)
🏢 Supashock Advanced Technologies
📍 South Australia