Quality Assurance Engineer II

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Bothell, WA

3d•Onsite

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. OTS provides a cutting-edge advantage to warfighters with a wide range of product segments. The company's ethos is built on Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, with a focus on integrity, innovation, customer satisfaction, and collaboration. They offer a robust total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits, as well as career development and recognition programs. The Quality Engineer II role in Bothell, WA, is responsible for developing methods and procedures for process control, testing, inspection, and continuous improvement to ensure products meet design intent. This includes designing and installing test equipment, evaluating product performance, analyzing data to reduce defects, and reviewing reports and nonconforming products to identify trends and drive corrective actions. The role also involves partnering with suppliers to resolve issues and improve quality, applying AS9100 standards, using SPC and metrics, reviewing designs and tooling, preparing technical documentation, performing MRB, FMEA, Gauge R&R, and audits, managing flow-downs, and leading improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong engineering fundamentals
GD&T knowledge
Statistical analysis skills
Proficient with test/measuring equipment
Strong communication skills
Independent judgment
Adaptability
Continuous improvement mindset
Practical problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Quality or Engineering degree preferred
Technical expertise
Ability to identify and seek needed information/Research skills
Problem-solving skills
Quality engineering in AS9100 environment
Mechanical aptitude
Six Sigma Green Belt
ASQ CQE
Experienced with SharePoint, MS Office, TipQA, Minitab
Skilled in reading engineering drawings
Performing SPC, FMEA, MRB, Gauge R&R, audits, corrective actions, and supplier quality

Responsibilities

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.
Applies AS9100; uses SPC and metrics; reviews designs and tooling; prepares technical documentation; performs MRB, FMEA, Gauge R&R, and audits; manages flow-downs; and leads improvement initiatives.