Advanced Quality Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Canonsburg, PA

9d • $110,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Quality Engineer designs, implements, and maintains quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into finished products. The role develops methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment, and finished products. It supports quality assurance across defense and other high-technology mission solutions at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Master’s degree plus at least 3 years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience is also mentioned.
• Fully proficient knowledge of engineering methodologies, tools, and standards, such as software, electrical, and systems engineering.
• Fully proficient knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, CMMI, ISO 14001, ASME, ANSI, EIA, and related standards.
• Fully proficient knowledge of relevant inspection and measurement tools and techniques.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable time and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in defense contracting or a similarly regulated industry, such as medical device, automotive, or nuclear.
• Ability to describe a specific example of leading a cross-functional continuous improvement initiative.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude or equivalent platforms.
• Background in electro-mechanical or highly technical products; candidates with exclusively chemical or laboratory backgrounds will not be considered.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI to continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement Quality Plans based on the internal Quality System and customer requirements.
• Support tailoring processes to meet program requirements.
• Monitor build and test activities to ensure compliance with Quality Plans, customer requirements, and approved GDMS processes.
• Ensure effective records are maintained for the as-built product configuration.
• Monitor and participate in deviation and engineering change processes to support effective change management and transfer to manufacturing.
• Monitor nonconformances and use root cause analysis to address systemic defects.
• Perform program-specific audits and surveillance to evaluate compliance with processes, Quality Plans, and customer requirements.
• Participate in supplier evaluation and selection, and monitor supplier performance to identify supplier development opportunities.
• Collect and report quality metrics to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead systemic defect investigations and root cause/corrective action efforts across functions.
• Implement Quality System policies, procedures, and instructions as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior