General 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 Sr QA Engineer  to join our Marion, IL 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 in Marion, IL offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Summary:

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. 

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in General engineering or specialized engineering degree
• 5-7 years experience relevant to the positions functional area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in General engineering or specialized engineering degree

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong Organizational, interpersonal, technical, analytical and statistical skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management, onsite personnel, third party auditors, customers and supplyers.
• Must possess excellent communciation skills both oral and written.

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office tools

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.  The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills.  Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.