Senior Quality Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ve just found it.We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. Designing, implementing and maintaining quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into finished products, the Senior Quality Engineer will have the opportunity to help our nation’s heroes make a true impact. You’ll design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products.

 

In this role, you will be the front line of Quality Assurance support to the manufacturing floor, dispositioning nonconformances as they appear, leading root cause investigations, executing containment activities, and deploying corrective actions. You will work alongside a dedicated group of Quality Engineers and partner with personnel from across our manufacturing facility to ensure that the high standards of our highly regulated industry are upheld.

 

If you enjoy an exciting, fast-paced environment, then this role is for you.

 

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related Science or Mathematics field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree plus 6 months of relevant experience
• Very solid knowledge of engineering (i.e., software, electrical, systems, etc.) methodologies, tools, and standards
• Very solid knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, CMMI, ISO 14001, ASME, ANSI, EIA, etc.
• Very solid knowledge of use of relevant inspection/measurement tools and techniques

What sets you apart:

• Outstanding communication skills — very solid written and verbal communications — to work proactively with a project team and interact with our customers
• Ability to think creatively and multi-task across project reviews, technical design reviews, and technical peer reviews
• A high degree of motivation and persistence when working through problems of moderate scope
• Very solid skills in reviewing documents, drawings, and instructions for conformance to requirements techniques
• Very solid knowledge of contract language (including FARs, DFARs, etc.) and Government regulations
• Understanding of configuration management, change management, and contract quality requirements flow down to suppliers/sub-contractors
• Experience with the following:
  • First Article Inspections
  • Root Cause Tools
  • Corrective Action Initiatives
  • Process Improvement
  • Stock Sweeps
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $94,056.00 - USD $104,343.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans