Sr Qa Engineer

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Sr. QA Engineerto join our Garland Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the war-fighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 4o1k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

Sr. QA Engineer 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

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.

Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
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

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate's Degree,Equivalent Combination of Relevent Education &/ or Experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree inEngineering or other Engineering related degree required
• 5-7 years experience in a relevant function

• Strong understanding and working experience on NDT special process Liquid Die Penetrant operations.
• Subject matter knowledge on ASTM E 1417, NAS 410 requirements
• Certified Level 3 ASNT experts strongly preferred.
• Lead and Maintain GD-OTS Garland Nadcap Liquid penetrant special process accreditation.

Physical Demands:

• 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:

• Less than 25% travel likely.

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