Quality Engineering Senior

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.The Strategic Systems Program Supplier Quality Printed Circuit Board (PCB/PWB) Subject Matter Expert is responsible for ensuring that supplier-produced printed wiring boards and associated processes meet established technical, contractual, and quality requirements. The role applies advanced quality engineering judgment to supplier capability, PWB documentation, product acceptance, nonconformances, qualification, and continuous improvement. The position works with engineering, supply chain management, manufacturing, program management, suppliers, and external customers throughout development, procurement, and production. This is a forward-facing position with considerable customer interaction, including presenting PWB quality information, discussing technical issues and risks, and coordinating resolution actions.Review PWB drawings, technical data packages, specifications, layout requirements, and manufacturing documentation for conformance to requirements before release or procurement.Participate in PWB design-for-manufacturability discussions, layout requirements reviews, technical peer reviews, and supplier/customer technical meetings; communicate PWB quality risks and required actions.Present PWB quality status, technical findings, risks, and resolution plans to customers; lead or support customer discussions to align on requirements and closure actions.Develop or apply inspection, testing, and acceptance methods for incoming PWBs, including review of applicable coupons, certifications, test reports, and supplier documentation.Maintain PWB quality records and trackers for incoming lots, defects, nonconformances, supplier performance, quality metrics, FRACAS support, proposals, and periodic reporting.Review and disposition PWB material review board (MRB) actions and support resolution of nonconforming product, rework, replacement, return-to-vendor, source waiver, and supplier change requests.Investigate PWB supplier and manufacturing issues, including documentation traceability, materials, process capability, plating, microvia, registration, and dimensional concerns; Collect, organize, analyze, and report PWB quality and production data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve inspection, documentation, supplier performance, and program execution.Maintain PWB lessons learned and contribute to quality process improvements, including automation of quality records and reporting where appropriate.Exercise independent judgment on advanced PWB quality issues and stop production or shipments when evidence indicates an unresolved quality concern.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAdvanced knowledge of supplier quality engineering principles, quality systems, corrective action, nonconformance control, and inspection methods.Strong working knowledge of PWB manufacturing and inspection, including rigid and rigid-flex boards, PWB drawings and specifications, technical data packages, design-for-manufacturability, and supplier documentation.Strong knowledge of configuration management, change management, contract quality requirements, and quality flow-down to suppliers and subcontractors.Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate issues, impacts, risks, corrective actions, and quality decisions to suppliers, program teams, and customers.Strong ability to analyze quality and production data, develop metrics, and use standard office and quality-system tools.Ability to resolve advanced, complex quality problems independently and serve as a recognized PWB quality authority within the program.Ethical judgment and willingness to stop production or shipments when quality evidence requires resolutionIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovationWorkplace Options:This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Bloomington, MN facility.

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. 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 VeteransJob SummaryID: 2026-75229Job Location: US-MN-BloomingtonRequired Clearance: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.