Senior Quality Engineer

Advanced Quality Engineer

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation’s service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. That’s the challenge that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. We seek an experienced Advanced Quality Engineer to design, implement and maintain quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into finished products. Utilizing your knowledge and experience you’ll have the opportunity to design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you will be doing:

• Preparation and implementation of Quality Plans based on the internal Quality System and Custom Requirements.
• Support tailoring of processes to meet Program requirements.
• Monitor build and test activities to ensure compliance to Quality Plans, Customer Requirements, and approved GDMS processes to ensure the proper level of control in place and maintained.
• Ensure proper and effective records of the as-built product configuration.
• Monitor and participate in the Deviation and Engineering Change processes to ensure proper change management and transfer to manufacturing is completed in an effective manner.
• Monitor nonconformances and apply root cause analysis problem solving to countermeasure known systemic defects.
• Perform Program-specific audits and surveillance to evaluate the programs compliance with processes, quality plans, and customer requirements.
• Participate in supplier evaluation and selection processes and monitor supplier performance to identify supplier development opportunities.
• Collect and report quality metrics to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead systemic defect investigations and root cause/corrective action by working cross-functionally.
• Implement Quality System policies, procedures, and instructions as required.

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree.
• Proficient knowledge of engineering (i.e., software, electrical, systems, etc.) methodologies, tools, and standards
• Proficient knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, CMMI, ISO 14001ASME, ANSI, EIA, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of use of relevant inspection/measurement tools and techniques

What sets you apart:

• Outstanding communication skills to work proactively with a project team and interact with project leaders and other professionals within Engineering and Operations departments
• Ability to think creatively and multi-task to complete projects on time
• Solid skills in reviewing documents, drawings and instructions for conformance to requirements techniques
• 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 onsite in Canonsburg, PA.

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 $85,239.00 - USD $94,562.00 /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