QA Eng Tech Lead

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems • Saco, ME

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About The Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Job 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. Experience working with titration and chemical analysis. High level of attention to detail.
Impact of the Role
General Profile
Requires full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
Completes a variety of atypical assignments
Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments
Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Requirements

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Engineering or equivalent training and experience preferred
• Technical expertise.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/Research skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify employees are following standards set by the company, industry regulators, and government agencies.
• Inspect products and services during all stages of production.
• Write reports to share observations about compliance and recommend changing the systems and processes as necessary.
• Calibrate quality control measures to make sure they function properly.
• Identify ways to improve existing processes and systems to improve quality and consistency.
• Support employees understanding of regulations, follow procedures, and work within systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed