QA Engineer II

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Hampton (VA); In loco; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) Hampton seeks a QA Engineer II to develop and implement methods for process control, testing and inspection, ensuring products are free of defects and function as designed.

The role analyzes reports, drives corrective actions, collaborates with design, production and suppliers, and contributes to supplier quality programs in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Competenze

• Associate's Degree with 2-4 years' experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Mansioni

• Establishes quality standards for products and processes and suggests modifications to prevent defects in components or final products.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams 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.

Formazione

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

QA Engineer II

Location: US-AR-Hampton

Position Type: Full Time

Position Classification: On‑Site

Job Function: Quality

Requisition ID: 2026-35906

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success – fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high‑performance team!

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

• 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.
• 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 2-4 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

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.