Quality Engineer

Poway, California

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Job ID 50115BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Job Title Quality Engineer City Poway State California Workstyle Onsite Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $89,180 - $155,825

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process Ownership & Governance
- Lead the creation, revision, and maintenance of quality work instructions and supporting documentation.
- Ensure procedures align with internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
- Maintain a controlled process for document updates, reviews, and approvals.
Training & Qualification
- Develop and deliver training for the work instruction creation and update process.
- Maintain training records and ensure team members are qualified in accordance with internal quality system requirements.
Compliance & Monitoring
- Monitor the status of work instructions, approvals, and compliance with the defined process.
- Track and report backlog, overdue items, and non-compliances to leadership on a regular basis.
- Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for identified process gaps.
System & Metrics Management
- Own and maintain the associated repository site (SharePoint, SAP, etc.), ensuring proper functionality for monitoring, approvals, metrics, and document access.
- Generate and analyze process performance metrics to drive improvements and transparency.

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 six or more years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or four or more years with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100), and document control principles.
- Proficient with Microsoft SharePoint and Office Suite for tracking and reporting.
- Experienced in root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.) and corrective action processes.
Core Competencies
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in documentation and reporting.

Salary:$89,180 - $155,825

Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided Experience Level Mid-Level (3-7 years) US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? No Apply Now

“I wanted to continue my service and make a positive difference in the world. At GA, I can provide my friends, family, neighbors and current service members with the best products to keep them aware and safe at home and on the battlefield.”

– Jack O. Sr. Program Manager, GA-ASI

“Working in Research and Development means every day is something new and exciting. It's always a challenge to test new materials to see if they behave as you expect. It's never boring.”

– Steven, Research & Development Engineer

"I like knowing that the projects I work on contribute to the defense of our country."

– Micah, Mechanical Engineer

“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”

– John, Staff Engineer