Sr Supplier Quality Engineer - SQE

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Supplier Quality Engineer - SQE

ID: 2026-74212
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 8/11/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: : Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they're often classified. That's what you'll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you'll work with amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it's time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS).

At GDMS, we provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; combat systems; torpedoes; cyber security; knowledge management; and electronic warfare.

Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring supplier-delivered products and services meet GDMS quality standards, while also providing quality support to the manufacturing floor as needed.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences:

• Experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, GD&T, and quality management systems
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Six Sigma or CQE certification
• Background in defense or aerospace manufacturing

What you'll experience:

• Evaluating, qualifying, and monitoring suppliers for compliance with quality requirements
• Conducting supplier audits, assessments, and corrective action follow-ups
• Managing supplier nonconformances and driving root cause/corrective action (RCCA)
• Supporting nonconformance disposition and MRB activities on the manufacturing floor
• Participating in first article inspections and production readiness reviews

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of supplier quality or manufacturing quality experience
• Proficiency in reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions for conformance to requirements
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, GD&T, and quality management systems
• Experience managing supplier documentation, FAIRs, and quality plans

What sets you apart:

• Six Sigma or CQE certification
• Experience in defense or aerospace manufacturing
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site in Pittsfield MA and we are not offering a relocation package at this time.

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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