General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Quality Engineer IV

Acton, MA 01720In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's in engineering or related field; 6+ years experience (bachelor's) or 4+ years (master's).
  • Sound understanding of inspection methods and strong computer skills required.
  • Creative problem-solving skills for routine and non-routine quality issues.
  • Detail-oriented for preparing accurate statistical reports and technical documents.
  • Strong background in electrical and mechanical design reviews to quality standards.
  • Experience in aerospace technologies is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of AS9100/9102, AS478N, IPC-610/620 for inspections, especially J-STD-001ES or Space standards.
  • Experience with black/white light inspection of optical payloads and FOD mapping required.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze design reliability and quality to suggest process improvements.
  • Recommend and implement design and manufacturing changes to enhance products and reduce costs.
  • Develop and apply inspection, testing, and evaluation methods for products and production equipment.
  • Conduct audits to identify deficiencies in quality systems and implement corrective solutions.
  • Create inspection plans ensuring Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) meets customer requirements.
  • Prepare technical documentation including statistical analysis reports and specifications.
  • Provide guidance and possibly limited project direction to team members.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering communication between engineering and manufacturing departments.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in quality engineering.
  • Engagement in diverse projects enhancing practical and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work on mid-size projects receiving direct impact from your work.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our team in Acton, MA!

The Quality Engineer 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 and government regulations. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards are in place. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a review of identifiable factors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
  • 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 perform internal audits for quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
  • Creates in-process inspection plans designed to produce Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) that product conforms to customer requirements.
  • Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents.
  • Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.
  • Reviewing, approving and closing manufacturing build books for manufactured assemblies
  • Provides limited project direction to other staff members.
  • May perform incoming 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.
  • 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.
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.
  • Must be able to apply a sound understanding of inspection methods and have strong knowledge of computer operations and applications.
  • 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 contacts.
  • Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives.
  • Strong working knowledge in reviewing/approving electrical and mechanical designs to established quality standards
  • Experience in aerospace technologies or similar engineering background is highly desirable.
  • Working knowledge of AS9100/9102, AS478N, IPC-610/620 for inspection and repairs. Specifically, J-STD-001ES or similar Space standards.
  • Knowledge of inspections requirements on critical projects that includes mapping defects in High Value Coating, Large Area Optics
  • Experience reviewing, approving, witnessing, and accepting/rejecting complex electronic test procedures and results for system requirements verification.
  • Experience in reviewing design documents and Contract Requirements Deliverables Lists (CDRL) for compliance to contract requirements.
  • Experience with black light/white light inspection requirements on optical payloads for FOD and mapping optical filters to scratch/dig per MIL-STD-13830 is highly desirable.
  • Intermediate working level of knowledge in SAP.
  • Nonconformance adjudication process knowledge/Material Review Board process knowledge
  • Currently possess or ability to obtain and maintain a "Secret" or above DOD security clearance is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge/experience working with clean room environments is highly desirable
  • 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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