Quality Assurance Engineer II - job 2 of 2

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Quality Assurance Engineer II to join our Mesquite Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of Purchasing Disciplines.

Major Position Responsibilities

This position will be located at the new GD-OTS facility located in Mesquite, TX. 

This position is required to be on-site. 

SUMMARY: Develops and implements methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed. Designs and installs sophisticated testing equipment and performs product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates. Analyzes reports and defective products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions. Collaborates with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensures that effective corrective actions are implemented and contributes to supplier quality improvement programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Establishes quality standards for products and processes and suggest modifications meant

  to prevent defects in components or final products.

• Works closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, product management,

  and production, to identify and mitigate quality risks.

• Audits production processes, raw materials, or suppliers/vendors to ensure that established

  quality standards are met.

• Conducts root cause analysis for defects, non-conformities, or other quality failures.

• May be responsible for ensuring compliance with formal external quality standards, such as

  ISO 9001.

IMPACT OF THE ROLE

• ​​Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment​  
• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
• Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
• Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Basic Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates Degree and/or Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education and Experience 
• 2 - 4 years prior experience in a similar position
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree with discipline/major in Quality or Engineering degree preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and detail oriented.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research 
• Analytical thinking skills and decision-making skills. 
• Proficient with use of Microsoft Office 

Preferred

• Experience with start ups, such as project planning, and establishing business processes, management systems, and work instructions is desired. This is an exciting opportunity to create the business processes, systems, and culture to stand up a high performing manufacturing operation. 

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. 
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate

  and/or operate machinery. 

Travel Requirements

• Less than 25% travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added, or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.