QA Engineer II

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•St Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The QA Engineer II 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 sophisticated testing equipment, performs product testing and analysis, and helps 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 resolve quality problems and improve supplier quality. The position establishes quality standards for products and processes, works with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate quality risks, and audits production processes, raw materials, and suppliers. It conducts root cause analysis for defects and non-conformities and may help ensure compliance with external quality standards such as ISO 9001. The role also oversees program quality requirements and risks, supports accurate and timely customer deliverable documentation, analyzes program defects and trends, and works to improve product quality, cost, and schedule.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 2–4 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods, move regularly throughout facilities, and sometimes stand for long periods.
Ability to work in a climate-controlled environment and, as required, indoors and outdoors with exposure to changing climate and/or machinery.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Quality or Engineering.
Technical expertise and ability to identify and research needed information.
Problem-solving, program quality, issue resolution, KPI management, performance analysis, quality audit, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance skills.
Program Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing, military, aerospace/aviation, or the medical industry.
TipQA experience.
Six Sigma Green Belt.
Project Management Professional certification.
Strong mechanical background.
Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
Experience using Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to monitor and steer program performance.

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 on quality problems, ensure corrective actions are implemented, 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 cross-functional teams, including product design, product management, and production, 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.
Oversee program quality requirements, identify and mitigate program risks, and ensure timely and accurate submission of customer deliverable documentation.
Analyze program defects, conduct trend analysis and root cause analysis, and help eliminate defects and improve product quality, cost, and schedule.