General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Quality Engineer

Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related field required.
  • 6+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 4+ years with a master's degree, equivalent experience may substitute.
  • Strong understanding of inspection methods and computer applications.
  • Knowledge of quality assurance concepts, techniques, and field-specific methods.
  • Analytical skills to creatively solve complex quality issues and effectively communicate solutions.
  • Detail-oriented for preparing accurate statistical reports and technical documents.
  • Leadership skills to manage projects and team members, ensuring adherence to costs and schedules.
  • Manufacturing or quality experience in aviation preferred.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements quality assurance programs and systems for large projects.
  • Provides expert guidance on national and international quality standards and regulations.
  • Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to uphold quality standards.
  • Analyzes complex problems requiring in-depth evaluation of various factors.
  • Identifies and recommends enhancements in design or manufacturing processes.
  • Reads and interprets engineering drawings, including those using GD&T principles.
  • Creates methods for inspecting and evaluating product accuracy and efficacy.

Benefits

  • Participation in functional testing and inspections of equipment and systems.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse and complex quality assurance challenges.
  • Involvement in audit processes for both internal and vendor facilities.
  • The role includes technical presentations to suppliers and regulatory personnel.
  • Potential for direct project leadership and mentorship of junior staff.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Develops, modifies, documents and directs the implementation and evaluation of quality assurance programs and systems on one or more mid-size to large projects. Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting quality standards and government regulations. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards are in place. Works on moderately complex and diverse problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develops, documents and directs the implementation and evaluation of quality assurance programs and systems on one or more large projects.
  • Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting national and international quality standards and government regulations.
  • Consults with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards are in place.
  • Works on highly complex and diverse problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors. Familiarity with unreleased parts is desirable.
  • Identifies and recommends design or manufacturing changes and enhancement.
  • Reads and interprets engineering drawings and schematics, including drawings created utilizing GD&T principles and associated standards, i.e., ASME Y14.5.
  • Determines technical objectives for quality assurance as well as approaches to completing projects.
  • 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.
  • May prepare statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents.
  • Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.
  • Acts as company contact with suppliers, customers and regulatory personnel to resolve quality issues. Delivers technical presentations.
  • Provides project direction to other staff members.
  • In some business units, resolves, communicates and tracks non-conformance, material rejection and corrective action reports and chairs material review board. May also perform internal company audits and conduct vendor qualification examinations.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

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.
  • Must be able to apply a detailed understanding of inspection methods and have strong knowledge of computer operations and applications.
  • Must have a strong knowledge of concepts, techniques, and methods in a particular field of specialization.
  • Must have the analytical ability required to develop creative solutions to complex 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 strong leadership skills to direct staff members and ensure project costs and schedules are maintained while representing the organization on technical quality assurance issues.
  • Manufacturing or quality background in aviation is preferred.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance will be required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1955

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