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.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to address corrective actions & process improvements supporting the CAPA/Special Projects team in Poway, CA. This role is responsible for supporting non-reporting teams in the response to product and process CAPAs affecting a wide array of business processes including component manufacturing, aircraft and GCS integration, compliance findings, and other categories under the umbrella of AS9100 compliance. This role also contributes to new process development and risk-based preventive action identification & execution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate technical and non-technical process and product defects, preparing briefings on topics to leadership & support teams.
• Support cross functional teams responsible for corrective and preventive actions associated with processes or product nonconformances in the factory or supply chain.
• Assist with root cause analysis on technical anomalies discovered within the factory or supply chain and on complex business processes.
• Support projects enabling risk-based opportunities for improvement, using common industry tools like PFMEA, process mapping, and statistical data analysis.
• Measure and track metrics for capturing effectiveness of CAPA solutions.
• Evaluate ideas from team members, generate recommendations based on input, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Edit / improve processes, document changes via presentations, draft procedural changes, and comminate these to affected personnel.

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 and two or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must understand the basics of process improvement tools like DMAIC, cause-effect diagrams, & process mapping.
• Must willingly seek collaboration with others to gain buy-in for proposed solutions on cross-functional teams.
• Must communicate effectively with data; using data to support decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Must have familiarity with project management processes & tools for developing project schedules, milestones, and budgets.
• Must act with urgency when product related concerns have the potential to affect safety of personnel or fielding of product.
• Must demonstrate ability to understand new concepts & technical content quickly, applying learned information in a fast-paced environment for tactical purposes.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of GA-ASI organizations, processes, and products preferred.
• Prior experience in a design engineering or manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience with engineering development, various manufacturing processes, supply chain sourcing, and process improvement.
• Experience with SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Experience with project planning, investigation, and milestone reporting.
• Experience with problem solving techniques such as root cause analysis, process mapping, and leading Kaizen events.
• Displays eagerness to investigate and the ability to make logical decisions when faced with multi-faceted problems.
• Lean / Six Sigma green belt desired, black belt preferred.

Salary:$68,770 - $116,193