Quality Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our composite assembly team.

You will ensure composite parts and assemblies meet quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance, supporting production processes and driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities include developing inspection plans and procedures, performing FAI and in-process inspections, investigating non-conformances with root-cause

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline with five or more years of experience (three+ with master's).
• Strong knowledge of inspection methods and computer operations.
• Analytical ability to develop solutions to quality issues and present them to internal/external contacts.
• Detail-oriented to prepare statistical reports and technical documents.
• Leadership to direct staff and manage project costs and schedules.
• Willingness to travel for supplier FAIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inspection plans, work instructions, and quality control procedures for composite components and assemblies.
• Perform first article inspections (FAI), in-process checks, and final inspections to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and implement CAPA.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability and adherence to composite material handling and lay-up standards.
• Support internal and external audits, including Nadcap, AS9100, or ISO 9001 compliance as applicable.
• Manage and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Travel to suppliers to perform FAI’s.

Skills

Inspection methods

Root cause analysis

CAPA implementation

Statistical reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Engineer to join our composite assembly team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all composite parts and assemblies meet quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance. You will play a critical role in driving continuous improvement, supporting production processes, and maintaining quality systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement inspection plans, work instructions, and quality control procedures for composite components and assemblies.
• Perform first article inspections (FAI), in-process checks, and final inspections to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability and adherence to composite material handling and lay-up standards.
• Support internal and external audits, including Nadcap, AS9100, or ISO 9001 compliance as applicable.
• Manage and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Travel to suppliers to perform FAI’s.
  
  
  

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• 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. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must be able to apply a sound understanding of inspection methods and have good knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Must have the analytical ability required to develop creative solutions to routine and non-routine quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal and external contacts.
• Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives.
• Must have good leadership skills to direct staff members and ensure project costs and schedules are maintained.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 81,080 - 141,650