Quality Engineer

55180BR Quality Engineer General Atomics Acton Massachusetts Job Summary General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our team in Acton, MA! The Quality Engineer 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. May perform internal audits for quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Creates in-process inspection plans designed to produce Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) that product conforms to customer requirements. Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents. Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations. Reviewing, approving and closing manufacturing build books for manufactured assemblies 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 strong knowledge of computer operations and applications. 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. Strong working knowledge in reviewing/approving electrical and mechanical designs to established quality standards Experience in aerospace technologies or similar engineering background is highly desirable. Working knowledge of

AS9100/9102, AS478N, IPC-610/620

for inspection and repairs. Specifically, J-STD-001ES or similar Space standards. Knowledge of inspections requirements on critical projects that includes mapping defects in High Value Coating, Large Area Optics Experience reviewing, approving, witnessing, and accepting/rejecting complex electronic test procedures and results for system requirements verification. Experience in reviewing design documents and Contract Requirements Deliverables Lists (CDRL) for compliance to contract requirements. Experience with black light/white light inspection requirements on optical payloads for FOD and mapping optical filters to scratch/dig per

MIL-STD-13830

is highly desirable. Intermediate working level of knowledge in SAP. Nonconformance adjudication process knowledge/Material Review Board process knowledge Currently possess or ability to obtain and maintain a "Secret" or above DOD security clearance is highly desirable. Knowledge/experience working with clean room environments is highly desirable Able to work extended hours as required. Job Category Quality Experience Level Mid-Level (3-7 years) Workstyle Onsite Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Pay Range Low 81,080 Pay Range High 141,650 Travel Percentage Required 0% - 25% Relocation Assistance Provided? Yes US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret