Quality Engineer

Job Summary

GA’s Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group focuses on the military and commercial applications of advanced electromagnetic technologies, including power generation and distribution, magnetic levitation, laser and weapons systems, and systems design and engineering. The EMS Group supports government customers, which include the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, the Department of Transportation as well as a range of commercial customers.

Develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems on one or more mid-size projects. Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards are in place. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a review of identifiable factors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
• Creates or recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Participates in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems.
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.
• Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents.
• Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.
• Provides limited project direction to other staff members.
• May perform incoming material/part inspection. May generate nonconformance, material rejections and corrective action reports, as well as communicating final acceptance test reports with customers. May also generate and maintain files of all quality and as-built information for each product.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned or required.
  
  
  

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline and five or more years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or three or more years with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must be able to apply a sound understanding of inspection methods and have good knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• In-depth knowledge engineering specifications and geometric design and tolerance symbols
• Must have the analytical ability required to develop creative solutions to routine and non-routine quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal and external contacts. Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives.
• Must have good leadership skills to direct staff members and ensure project costs and schedules are maintained.
• ERP (SAP, and Windchill) experience is desired.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications is desired.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
• Willing to travel when required.
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 81,080 - 141,650