Senior Quality Engineer - General Dynamics Mission Systems : Job Details

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

General Dynamics Mission Systems is currently seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in our Greesnboro, NC facility.Designing, implementing and maintaining quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into finished products, the Senior Quality Engineer will have the opportunity to help our nation's heroes make a true impact. You'll be the owner of the quality function in one or more production shops and design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products.

What you'll experience:

• Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Solid knowledge of engineering (i.e., software, electrical, systems, etc) methodologies, tools and standards
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, CMMI, ISO 14001ASME, ANSI, EIA, etc.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Solid written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to think creatively
• Ability to multi-task
• Solid skills in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
• Solid ability to clearly recognize and report relevant to sound quality engineering practices
• Solid knowledge of interpretation of drawings
• Solid skills in reviewing documents/drawings/instructions for conformance to requirements techniques
• Solid skills in reporting quality activities, findings, and issues both in writing and verbally
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Solid knowledge of use of relevant inspection/measurement tools and techniques
• Solid computer skills, both desktop software and required factory or engineering tools

What sets you apart:

• Outstanding communication skills to work proactively with a project team and interact with our customers
• Ability to think creatively and multi-task
• Solid skills in reviewing documents, drawings and instructions for conformance to requirements techniques

Duties and Tasks:

• Designs, implements, and maintains quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products
• Designs methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products
• Performs analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary
• Reviews Documents/Drawings/Instructions for conformance to requirements
• Provides resolution to problems of moderate scope
• Compares defects against standards and recommends dispositions, and verifies implementation of rework
• Collects, organizes and analyzes project data, generates and/or reviews metrics
• Performs audits, assigns corrective action, and verifies implementation
• Participates in project reviews and meetings including technical design reviews, technical peer reviews
• Verifies compliance to defined requirements
• Witnesses and or monitors test activities
• Receives instructions from immediate supervisor
• Contact with multiple work groups
• Works under general supervision
• Interfaces with various engineering disciplines, manufacturing, program management, and other quality personnel
• Some contact with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality departments
• Works as an individual technical contributor on one or multiple projectsParticipates as an active member of the project team

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.USD $85,239.00 - USD $94,562.00 /Yr.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world's most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what's possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran