Quality Systems Engineer I/II – Naval Defense

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Training & mentorship

Career growth

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to lead investigations, analyze defects, and drive corrective actions across shipbuilding programs. You will work cross-functionally to improve processes, monitor quality metrics, and ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include supporting audits, corrective action requests, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with NNS and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• 1–5 years in Waterfront, Quality or Design Engineering post graduation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering software; ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of quality deficiencies and assist in problem resolution.
• Assess product/process performance to identify quality defects.
• Ensure adherence to quality specifications and standard processes.
• Maintain quality systems and support continuous improvement programs.
• Support audits (certification, NDT, NAVSEA) and issue resolution teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal/external customers.

Skills

Reading policies & procedures

Trust building

Problem solving

Technical writing

Strong organization

Judgment & prioritization

Communication with leadership

Teamwork (lead & member)

Self-starter

Meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering

Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical, Systems or Electrical Engineering

Project Management or Systems Engineering experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Engineering Software

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to lead investigations, analyze defects, and drive corrective actions across shipbuilding programs. You will work cross-functionally to improve processes, monitor quality metrics, and ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include supporting audits, corrective action requests, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with NNS and suppliers.