QA Engineer I

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•St Petersburg, FL

24d

About The Position

The QA Engineer I develops and implements methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection to ensure products are free of flaws and function as designed. The role designs and installs testing equipment, performs product testing and analysis, and works to maintain quality levels while minimizing defects and failure rates. It analyzes reports and defective products to identify trends and recommend corrective actions, and collaborates with supplier representatives to address quality problems and support supplier quality improvement programs. This is an entry-level professional role requiring conceptual knowledge of practices and procedures in the job discipline. Assignments are generally routine and use existing procedures, with instruction and direction from more senior colleagues. The position establishes quality standards, helps prevent defects, collaborates across functions to identify and mitigate quality risks, audits production processes and materials, and conducts root cause analysis. It may also support compliance with external quality standards such as ISO 9001. The work primarily takes place in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety or health hazard potential, though work may also occur indoors and outdoors with exposure to changing climate or machinery. The role requires movement throughout company facilities, and travel of up to 25% is likely.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 0–3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
Ability to move regularly throughout company facilities; may need to stand for long periods.
Travel of up to 25% is likely.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Quality or Engineering.
Technical expertise.
Ability to identify and seek needed information; research skills.
Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection.
Design and install testing equipment, and perform product testing and analysis to maintain quality and minimize defects and failures.
Analyze reports and defective products to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
Collaborate with supplier representatives to address quality problems, implement corrective actions, and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs.
Establish quality standards for products and processes and suggest modifications to prevent defects in components or final products.
Work with product design, product management, and production teams to identify and mitigate quality risks.
Audit production processes, raw materials, and suppliers or vendors to verify that quality standards are met.
Conduct root cause analysis for defects, non-conformities, and other quality failures.
May help ensure compliance with external quality standards such as ISO 9001.