QA Sr Specialist - General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems : Job Details

OverviewGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Quality Assurance Sr Specialist (QA Sr Specialist) to join our Saco, ME team.We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter 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 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.The QA Sr Specialist: Follows policies, procedures, and methods to evaluate and improve the quality of products, materials, components and/or operations | Follows and/ or develops, assures and maintains the quality of products and processes through standard procedures & systems (e.g., ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14000 & AS9100 standards), quality audits/ review process, etc. Responsibilities are within the Quality Assurance Methods Function as a generalist or in a combination of DisciplinesMajor Position Responsibilities

• Prepares and implements quality assurance policies, procedures & review cycles
• Manages internal audit program; internal & customer required audit schedules, leads audits, and creates audit reports
• Evaluates audit findings and aids in the implementation of appropriate corrective actions
• Maintains and improves Quality Management System and generate reports as needed
• Creates, updates & leads Quality training as needed
• May administer the material review boards & database
• May also lead or support various projects as assigned

Basic QualificationsRequired Education: Associates Degree and/or Equivalent combination of relevant education & experiencePreferred Education: Bachelor's DegreeDiscipline/Major: Quality or related degree preferredYears and Area of Experience: 5 -7 years of relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills & Abilities: Batch Testing. Inspection. Nondestructive Testing. Product QA. Quality Assurance Process. Quality Improvement. Quality Inspection. Quality Management System (QMS). Technical expertise in composites manufacturing, supplier quality engineer experience, first article inspection reports, root cause problem solving, internal auditing, process capability assessments, continuous improvement methods - lean manufacturing or six sigma, effective communication skills cross-functionally both internally and with suppliers, ability to travel to suppliers, represent GD-OTS with professionalism, integrity and collaboration, be self-directed and proactively lead projects as needed. Travel Requirements: less than 25% likelyPay Range (USD)$74,550.00 - $138,450.00Pay Transparency StatementThe salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.Additional CompensationHired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company's Gain Sharing Program.BenefitsEmployees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.PTO, Holiday, and Family LeaveEmployees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.