Manufacturing quality engineering

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

The Supplier Quality Engineer develops, documents and directs the implementation and evaluation of quality assurance programs and systems on one or more large projects. Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting national and international quality standards and government regulations. Consults with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards are in place. Works on highly complex and diverse problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors.

Member of Supplier Risk Management team. Perform Risk analysis of assigned suppliers and identifies potential problems and works with supplier to put in place risk mitigation plans.

Validates with assigned suppliers that all procurement quality requirements are met.

Identifies and recommends design or manufacturing changes and enhancements.

Determines technical objectives for quality assurance as well as approaches to completing projects.

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 Supplier's quality management systems for deficiency identification and correction. Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.

May prepare statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents.

Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.

Acts as company contact with suppliers, customers and regulatory personnel to resolve quality issues. Provides project direction to other staff members.

In some business units, resolves, communicates and tracks non-conformance, material rejection and corrective action reports and chairs material review board. Quality

Travel Percentage Required:

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Full-Time Salary

Supplier Quality Engineer

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. Must be able to apply a detailed understanding of inspection methods and have a comprehensive knowledge of computer operations and applications.

Must have a comprehensive knowledge of concepts, techniques and methods in a particular field of specialization.

Must have the analytical ability required to develop creative solutions to complex quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal and external contacts.

Must have excellent communication and leadership skills in order to interface effectively with suppliers, customers and regulatory personnel.

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.