General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Quality Engineer III

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $90K — $120K *
Acton, MA 01720In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or a related field (5+ years experience with Bachelor's, 3+ years with Master's)
  • Strong understanding of inspection methods and proficiency in computer operations
  • Deep knowledge of quality assurance techniques and methods
  • Analytical skills to develop innovative solutions for complex quality challenges
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities to effectively interface with diverse stakeholders
  • Flexibility to work extended hours as needed

Responsibilities

  • Conduct risk analysis for suppliers and develop mitigation strategies
  • Perform supplier assessments during onboarding and routine QA checks
  • Review and approve compliance documentation to ensure all order requirements are met
  • Ensure that procurement quality requirements are satisfied with suppliers
  • Manage SCAR processes to address non-conformance effectively
  • Recommend design or manufacturing changes to enhance product quality
  • Implement methods for inspecting and evaluating product precision and accuracy
  • Audit supplier's quality management systems to identify and resolve deficiencies
  • Prepare technical documents, including statistical analysis reports
  • Interpret quality standards and regulations and adapt them as necessary
  • Act as liaison between suppliers, customers, and regulatory bodies to resolve quality issues

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Flexible work hours
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Member of Supplier Risk Management team. Perform Risk analysis of assigned suppliers and identifies potential problems and works with supplier to put in place risk mitigation plans.
  • Performs supplier assessments. The assessments will be at supplier onboarding or part of routine supplier QA assessments program.
  • Reviews and approves product compliance documentation that is generated by the seller and validates that all requirements specified in the order have been satisfied.
  • Validates with assigned suppliers that all procurement quality requirements are met.
  • Manages SCAR process as necessary to ensure that containment, root cause, and corrections are adequate and effective to eliminate the non-conformance.
  • Identifies and recommends design or manufacturing changes and enhancements.
  • 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 Supplier's quality management 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 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 detailed understanding of inspection methods and have a comprehensive knowledge of computer operations and applications.
  • Must have a comprehensive 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 have excellent communication and leadership skills in order to interface effectively with suppliers, customers and regulatory personnel.
  • Able to work extended hours as 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
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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