Quality Engineer IV

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive product quality across the supply chain from NPI through production while ensuring AS9100 compliance and continuous improvement.

The role requires developing suppliers, conducting audits, and leading root cause analysis to improve yield and reduce nonconformances, with DoD security clearance as a requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering; six+ years with bachelor's or four+ years with master's.
• Basic understanding of inspection methods and some computer skills.
• Analytical ability to solve routine and non-routine quality issues and present solutions to internal contacts.

Responsibilities

• Develop new suppliers to meet GA-ASI and customer requirements.
• Drive supplier and product improvements based on performance metrics.
• Conduct supplier audits and on-site inspections for process and quality system compliance.
• Perform root cause analysis using 8D, FMEA, and fishbone diagrams.
• Identify design/manufacturing changes to improve quality, producibility, and cost.
• Lead corrective actions and quality improvement projects to enhance yield and reduce nonconformance.
• Support and approve First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Conduct Source Inspections to verify product compliance prior to shipment.
• Provide technical support to receiving inspection on nonconformances.
• Act as a liaison across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to resolve issues.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Audits

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering

Tools

AS9100

ISO 9001

Job description

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 Supplier Quality Engineer to drive product quality with the supply chain across the entire lifecycle — from new product introduction (NPI) through sustaining production — while ensuring AS9100 compliance, robust quality systems, and continuous improvement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop new suppliers to ensure product and flow-down compliance with GA-ASI and customer requirements.
• Identify and drive supplier and product improvements based on supplier performance and product compliance metrics.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier audits and on-site inspections to evaluate manufacturing processes and adherence to quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Perform root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, and fishbone diagrams to identify and address quality problems effectively.
• Identify and implement design or manufacturing changes to enhance quality, producibility, and cost efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects to improve yield and reduce nonconformance.
• Support and approve First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Perform on-site or virtual product verification activities (Source Inspection) to ensure product compliance prior to shipment.
• Provide technical support to receiving inspection personnel with the resolution of confirmed and suspected quality nonconformances.
• Serve as a technical quality liaison across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve complex issues and ensure compliance.
• We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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 six or more years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or four or more years with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
• Must be able to apply a basic understanding of inspection methods and have a basic knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Must have the analytical ability required to develop solutions to routine and non-routine quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal contacts.
• Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives.
• Must have good leadership skills to ensure project costs and schedules are maintained.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.