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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

Sr QA Engineer

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In-Office
Healdsburg, CA
105K-142K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Healdsburg, CA
105K-142K Annually
Senior level
Develops and implements quality-control, testing, inspection, and process-improvement methods for products and manufacturing processes. Establishes quality standards, audits production processes and suppliers, analyzes defects, conducts root-cause investigations, and implements corrective actions. Collaborates with design, production, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to mitigate quality risks and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102, contractual, and defense-industry requirements.
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Company OverviewGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Job SummaryDevelops and implements methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed | Designs and installs sophisticated testing equipment and performs product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates | Analyzes reports and effective products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions | Collaborates with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensures that effective corrective actions are implemented and contributes to supplier quality improvement programs Impact of the RoleGeneral Profile
  • Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
  • Solves complex problems
  • Works independently, receives minimal guidance
  • May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
  • Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Essential Functions
  • Establishes quality standards for products and processes and suggest modifications meant to prevent defects in components or final products.
  • Works closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, product management, and production, to identify and mitigate quality risks.
  • Audits production processes, raw materials, or suppliers/vendors to ensure that established quality standards are met.
  • Conducts root cause analysis for defects, non-conformities, or other quality failures.
  • May be responsible for ensuring compliance with formal external quality standards, such as ISO 9001.
    • Required Qualifications
      • Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
      • Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
      Preferred Qualifications
      • Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
      • Discipline/Major: Quality, Manufacturing, or related Engineeringdiscipline
      • Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Ability to identify and seek needed information/Research skills. Problem-solving skills. Leadership skills. Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems and FAI Standard AS9102. Working exp. leading teams in failure and root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions. Interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques. Exp comprehending and translating system requirements as well as contractual requirements to ensure full compliance is flowed down through product, assembly, and test documentation.
      • Experience in DoD/DoW product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test and delivery. 
      • General knowledge of industry technical standards such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.
      • Experience reviewing Statement of Work (SOW), Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), knowledge of Purhcase Order Quality Requirements.
      Physical Requirements
      • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
      • Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
      • Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
      Travel RequirementsUp to 25% travel likely. Pay Range (USD)$105,094.00 - $142,186.00 Additional CompensationHired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program. _____________________________The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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