Test Eng Sr Technician

General Dynamics OTS; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Lincoln, NE is seeking a quality assurance professional to develop methods for process control and perform testing to ensure products meet design specifications.

You will design and install testing equipment, analyze results, and collaborate with suppliers to drive corrective actions, sustaining high quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years of relevant education & experience as stated.
• Ability to work within standard procedures and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements methods for process control and testing to ensure defect-free products.
• Designs and installs testing equipment and conducts product testing to maintain quality.
• Analyzes defect data to identify trends and recommends corrective actions.
• Collaborates with suppliers on quality issues and drives corrective actions.

Skills

Engineering Support

Test Execution

Industry Standards

Test Documentation

Test Equipment

Education

Vocational/Technical Training Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

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

• 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

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical scientific or operational processes


• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise


• Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods


• Works with a moderate degree of supervision


• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

• Performs standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and records and analyzes results.


• Records data from testing in standard formats and provides results to product and engineering teams.


• Assists technical teams with recommendations to resolve testing problems, roadblocks or equipment malfunctions that impact the performance or validity of testing.


• Requires knowledge of industry specific tests and testing equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 2-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree


• Discipline/Major: Technical Training Preferred


• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Engineering Support. Test Execution. Industry Standards. Test Documentation. Test Equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.


• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.


• May need to stand for long periods of time.


• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.


• May be requested to work a different shift.


• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.


• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

• No or very little travel likely.

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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.