Quality Engineer Electrical

General Atomics; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 74,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in Tupelo, MS provides high-integrity quality engineering support for military and commercial electromagnetic systems. The Quality Engineer analyzes design reliability, conducts inspections, and guides process improvements across manufacturing to meet government standards.

You will use SAP daily, audit quality systems, generate technical reports, and ensure compliance with IPC/AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements while collaborating with engineering and operations to resolve issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline with 5+ years experience (3+ with master's) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of inspection methods and computer operations/applications.
• Experience in manufacturing of electrical cabinets/components is desirable.
• Proficiency with IPC/IPC-610/IPC-620 and ISO 9001/AS9100/DOD QA requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and cost reductions.
• Propose design/dimensional/manufacturing changes to improve products.
• Develop and implement inspection/testing procedures for accuracy of products and equipment.
• Audit quality systems and generate nonconformance and corrective action reports.
• Use SAP daily to support Quality Department activities.
• Ensure compliance with government standards and regulations.

Skills

Inspection methods

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

IPC/WHMA-A-620

IPC-A-610

IPC J-STD-001

Job description

Job Summary

GA’s Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group focuses on the military and commercial applications of advanced electromagnetic technologies, including power generation and distribution, magnetic levitation, laser and weapons systems, and systems design and engineering. The EMS Group supports government customers, which include the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, the Department of Transportation as well as a range of commercial customers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our team in Tupelo!

Develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems on one or more mid-size projects. Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards are in place. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a review of identifiable factors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
• Creates or recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
• Participates in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems.
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
• Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.
• Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents.
• Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.
• Provides limited project direction to other staff members.
• May generate nonconformance, material rejections and corrective action reports, as well as communicating final acceptance test reports with customers.
• May also generate and maintain files of all quality and as-built information for each product.
• Utilizes SAP systems daily to support Quality Department activities.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

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
• Demonstrated experience in the manufacturing of electrical cabinets, components and electrical assemblies is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 is required. IPC J-STD-001 is desirable.
• Thorough understanding of Government standards, operating procedures and technical requirements is preferred. Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, DOD quality assurance program requirements are desirable.
• 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 communication skills to ensure project costs and schedules are maintained.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government clearance is desired.
• Able to work extended hours as required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 73,650 - 128,663