Quality Engineer III

General Atomics • Poway, CA

69d • Onsite

About The Position

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Engineer to join our composite assembly team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all composite parts and assemblies meet quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance. You will play a critical role in driving continuous improvement, supporting production processes, and maintaining quality systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or related discipline and five or more years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or three or more years with a Master's degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Sound understanding of inspection methods.
• Good knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Analytical ability required to develop creative solutions to routine and non-routine quality issues.
• Skills required to present those solutions to internal and external contacts.
• Detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives.
• Good leadership skills to direct staff members and ensure project costs and schedules are maintained.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inspection plans, work instructions, and quality control procedures for composite components and assemblies.
• Perform first article inspections (FAI), in-process checks, and final inspections to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability and adherence to composite material handling and lay-up standards.
• Support internal and external audits, including Nadcap, AS9100, or ISO 9001 compliance as applicable.
• Manage and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Travel to suppliers to perform FAI’s.

What This Job Offers

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