Sr QA Engineer - WEST

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Sr QA Engineer responsible for developing quality standards to ensure products are free from flaws. The position demands strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with collaboration with cross-functional teams to mitigate quality risks.

Candidates must have an Associate's Degree and 5-7 years of related experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office being essential. This role involves up to 25% travel and requires a proactive approach to quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in quality assurance or a related field.
• Ability to analyze reports and defective products to determine trends.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements process control methods to ensure quality.
• Analyzes reports to recommend corrective actions for defects.
• Collaborates with suppliers on quality problems and improvements.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Technical expertise

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Quality or Engineering

Job description

Sr QA Engineer - WEST

Job Locations: US-NE-Lincoln

Job Summary

• Develops and implements methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to 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

• 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: 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.