QA Engineer I (WEST)

General Dynamics Corporation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation is seeking a QA Engineer I to establish quality standards and work with cross-functional teams in Lincoln, NE. The role involves auditing production processes and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualified candidates should have an Associate's Degree or equivalent experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth within quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education.
• Technical education in Quality or Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality standards and suggest modifications.
• Work with teams to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Conduct audits and root cause analysis for defects.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Technical expertise

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

QA Engineer I (WEST)

Location: US-NE-Lincoln

Job ID: 2026-36441 | Type: Full Time | # of Openings: 1 | Category: Quality | Lincoln, NE (West)

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
• Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles
• Entry level to a professional career progression
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Quality or Engineering degree preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Ability to identify and seek needed information/Research skills. Problem-solving skills.

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

• 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.

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.

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