Sr QA Engineer

General 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

• 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 Requirements: Up to 25% travel likely. Pay Range (USD): $105,094.00 - $142,186.00 Additional Compensation: Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program. PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave: Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave. _____________________________: 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.