Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems seeks a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer in Camden, AR to establish quality standards and drive defect prevention across products and processes.

The role requires an Associate's Degree and 5–7 years of experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Travel and on-site work in Camden, AR are expected, and a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Quality or Engineering degree preferred
• Experience in Solid Rocket Motors is a plus
• Leadership and research skills are valued

Responsibilities

• Establish quality standards for products and processes and suggest modifications to prevent defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Audit production processes, raw materials, or suppliers to ensure standards are met.
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects, non-conformities, or other quality failures.
• May ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other external quality standards.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Independent work

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

US-AR-Hampton

Job ID: 2026-36877

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Quality

Camden, AR

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!

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.

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: Experience in Solid Rocket Motors. 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:

• 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.

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.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components and armament systems around the world.