Quality Assurance Manager II

General Atomics

Acton, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Calendar Management, Calibration, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Corrective Action, Cost Analysis, Design Document, Electric Power Generation, Electromagnetism, Environmental Compliance, External Audit, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Government Regulations, Government Requirements, Government Standards, ISO 9000, ISO 9001, Intellectual Property (IP), Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Medical Conditions, Military, Optics, People Management, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Resource Management, Safety Compliance, Standards Development, Statistics, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Test & Measurement Equipment, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen, User Documentation, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Acton, MA
POSTED
3 days ago
55181BR

Company:


General Atomics


Job Summary:


General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.


We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager to join our team in Acton, MA!


This position typically reports to a senior manager and is responsible for the planning, managing, and technical performance of a Quality Assurance (QA) program or project. Manages all phases of assigned QA programs and/or projects including developing, evaluating, implementing, and monitoring quality management policies, principles and standards, such as ISO-9000 or similar quality systems, to ensure compliance with customer/product standards and governmental regulatory requirements. May accomplish objectives through team leaders. May be responsible for decisions that impact the unit(s) where erroneous recommendations could cause schedule delays and allocation of additional resources.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


+ Lead QA activities including planning, implementing, and monitoring technical performance to ensure quality and financial objectives are attained.

+ Contribute to the development of and implement standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, accuracy, and reliability of company products.

+ Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conduct quality assurance tests; and perform statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.

+ Coordinate safety and environmental compliance reviews.

+ Align QA program/project for the unit(s) with the corporate QA internal and external audit program, corrective action system, Quality Assurance Records Center, maintenance of QA manuals and procedures, QA policies and procedures, measuring and test equipment calibration program, and inspection laboratories.

+ Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Investigate issues and develop solutions to technical and quality problems ensuring that corrective measures

+ meet acceptable reliability standards.

+ May participate in reviewing engineering designs to contribute quality requirements and considerations.

+ May participate with management to develop and implement current and annual technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives for the QA program to ensure strategic business objectives are met. May also participate in the development of annual and long-term objectives for the organization.

+ Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.

+ May act as a QA spokesperson with executive management, program managers, technical staff, outside representatives and customers.

+ Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology while maintaining the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

+ Other duties as assigned or required.


We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job ID#:


55181BR


Job Category:


Quality


Travel Percentage Required:


0% - 25%


Full-Time/Part-Time:


Full-Time Salary


State:


Massachusetts


Clearance Level:


Secret


Pay Range Low:


81,190


City:


Acton


Clearance Required?:


Desired


Pay Range High:


145,338


Recruitment Posting Title:


Quality Assurance Manager


Job Qualifications:


+ Typically requires a bachelor’s in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of progressively complex QA experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

+ Must demonstrate detailed and extensive working knowledge and understanding of QA principles, concepts, theories, regulations and practices; extensive knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100; leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines and milestones.


Must possess:


+ The ability to resolve complex technical and management issues and the analytical ability required to develop creative solutions to routine and non-routine quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal and external stakeholders

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and present findings.

+ Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees, management, outside representatives, and customers.

+ Work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment and be able to work extended hours and travel as required.


Highly desirable:


+ Experience in aerospace technologies or similar Quality engineering background

+ Currently possess or have the ability to get and maintain a “Secret” or above DOD security clearance

+ Experience in Space flight related manufacturing particularly satellites and optics

+ Experience in reviewing design documents and Contract Requirements Deliverables Lists (CDRL) for compliance to contract requirements.

+ Knowledge/experience working with clean room environments


US Citizenship Required?:


Yes


Experience Level:


Management


Relocation Assistance Provided?:


Yes


Workstyle:


Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

About the Company

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General Atomics