Quality Engineer

Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Develops, modifies, coordinates, and documents the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems on one or more mid-size projects. Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards are in place. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a review of identifiable factors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
• Creates or recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Participates in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems.
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.
• Support Government and external customers with Process Evaluations/Audits.
• Interface with Government and external customers as well as higher-level company management.
• Create Audit Inspection Plans and Quality Work Instructions.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102 standards.
• Lead failure investigations / root cause-corrective action (RCCA) analysis, issue corrective action, preventative action, and customer complaints in coordination with responsible parties as directed by higher level QEs and/or QA Management.
• Assist QA leadership with analyzing of Quality/Operations performance data (statistical and others) and key performance indicators and provide actionable, accurate improvement recommendations and reports.
• First Article Inspection (FAI) experience.
• Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications, and other technical documents. 6. Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.
• Provides limited project direction to other staff members.
• May perform incoming material/part inspection. May generate nonconformance, material rejections and corrective action reports, as well as communicating final acceptance test reports with customers. May also generate and maintain files of all quality and as-built information for each product.
• Provide support to multiple facilities and platforms as directed by QA Management.
• Occasional travel to provide support at other company sites.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Functions 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 Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline and five or more years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or three or more years with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must be able to apply a sound understanding of inspection methods and have good knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Must have 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 contacts.
• Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives.
• Must have good leadership skills to direct staff members and ensure project costs and schedules are maintained.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

Salary:$73,700 - $128,780