Manager, QA Eng

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL); Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems seeks a Manager, QA Eng to lead quality assurance efforts in a US-based facility. The role focuses on developing and enforcing QA processes, testing methods, and defect-cause analysis to ensure flawless, functional products.

The ideal candidate will supervise a team, coordinate with suppliers on corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing cost and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree plus 5–7 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for higher-level roles in QA engineering.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inspections of raw materials, equipment, processes and finished products.
• Implements quality standards and ensures QA testing models follow protocols.
• Assists in design and implementation of testing procedures for product quality.
• Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Leads personnel actions with HR and General Managers' concurrence.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Associate's Degree

Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education/Experience

Job description

Manager, QA Eng

Location: US-FL-St Petersburg

Job 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

Impact of the Role

• Supervises the daily activities of support staff or production team members. Does not typically perform the work supervised
• Must have any type of one direct report or more
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
• Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures; receives guidance and oversight from manager
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Supervises inspections of raw materials, equipment, processes and finished products.
• Implements quality standards and ensures protocols are followed for quality assurance testing models.
• Assists in the design and implementation of policies and procedures for testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and/or equipment.
• Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Engineering degree preferred
• Management Skills, Foster Teamwork, Analytical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Research, Project Management, Quality Assurance Process, Quality Control/Testing, Quality Inspection, Quality Management, Quality Standard Development, Testing Result Reporting, Materials Testing, Quality Management System (QMS), Inspection Software

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• 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

Up to 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.