General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Quality Engineer III

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline is required, with 5+ years experience (3+ years with a master's) or equivalent experience accepted.
  • Strong ability to program and operate inspection equipment like CMM, Laser Tracker, and Vision equipment.
  • Proven experience and thorough understanding of CMM programming and operation.
  • Proficiency in PC-DMIS, Spatial Analyzer, or metrology software equivalents is necessary.
  • Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T principles and applications for complex designs and CAD models is essential.
  • Familiar with all inspection techniques and associated equipment.
  • Analytical skills to develop solutions for quality issues and present to stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented with ability to prepare statistical reports and technical documents.

Responsibilities

  • Perform material and part inspections, generating nonconformance reports as needed.
  • Train and mentor entry to intermediate level CMM operators to support daily operations.
  • Recommend design or process changes to improve product quality and reduce costs.
  • Develop methods for inspecting and testing products and production equipment.
  • Interpret CAD models and troubleshoot errors in Step File exports for CMM.
  • Write technical reports based on data analysis and specifications.
  • Present inspection findings and solutions to management concerning high-profile machined parts.
  • Audit quality systems to identify and address deficiencies.
  • Implement solutions to complex internal and vendor-related problems.
  • Adapt quality standards and government regulations as necessary.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within the company.
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Exposure to high-profile projects in aerospace and defense sectors.
  • Training and mentoring opportunities for skill development.
  • Access to advanced quality assurance technologies and techniques.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

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. Collaborates with Engineering Teams, Machinists, and Manufacturing Staff to ensure quality requirements/standards are in place. Works on problems of a diverse scope where analysis of data requires a comprehensible review of identifiable factors delivered to non-technical audiences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Performs 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.
  • Trains and mentors entry and intermediate level CMM operators to support daily tasking.
  • 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.
  • Interprets CAD modeling software and troubleshoots errors and anomalies related to Step File exports for use with CMM programs.
  • Writes technical reports based on factual data, statistical analysis and product specifications.
  • Presents to all levels of Management inspection result findings, metrics, and solutions to complex issues related to high profile machined parts utilized in Aerospace, Space, Government and Commercial product lines.
  • Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
  • Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.
  • Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.
  • Provides limited project direction to other staff members.
  • 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.
  • Ability to program and operate inspection equipment (CMM, Laser Tracker, Vision equipment).
  • Proven track record of success and a thorough understanding of CMM programming and operation.
  • Proficiency with PC-DMIS, Spatial Analyzer or an equivalent metrology software.
  • Exhibit working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and applications associated to complex design engineering drawings and CAD models.
  • Exhibit working knowledge of ALL inspection techniques and associated equipment.
  • 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 stakeholders.
  • Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives.
  • SAP knowledge is highly desirable.
  • Intermediate or above user of Microsoft Office Suite
  • 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
Founded
1955

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