Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AL); Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to design and implement methods for process control, testing, and inspection to ensure defect-free products. The role involves leading root-cause analyses, collaborating with cross-functional teams including design and production, and supporting supplier quality improvement programs.

Candidate will have an associate degree with 5–7 years’ experience, or an equivalent mix of

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to perform root-c cause analyses.
• Experience with quality systems and process improvements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establishes quality standards for products and processes and suggests modifications to prevent defects.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including design, management and production to mitigate quality risks.
• Audits production processes, raw materials, or suppliers to ensure standards are met.
• Conducts root cause analysis for defects, non-conformities, or other quality failures.
• May ensure compliance with external quality standards such as ISO 9001.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, 5

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Locations

US-AL-Huntsville

Job Details

• Requisition ID: 2026-36876
• Position Type: Full Time
• Position Classification: Hybrid
• Job Function: Quality

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

Our Quality Assurance Engineering team is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to develop and implement methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection. The Senior QA Engineer will also 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

General Profile

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

Up to 50% travel.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 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. Leadership 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.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

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.