Quality Engineer

General Atomics • Poway, CA

380d • $73,700 - $128,780

About The Position

The Quality Engineer position at General Atomics involves performing detailed inspections of aircraft and their components, ensuring compliance with established standards and procedures. This role is critical in maintaining the quality and safety of the company's products, which include remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems. The engineer will work under minimal supervision, collaborating with various teams to ensure that all inspection processes are thorough and accurate, while also maintaining proper documentation and records.

Requirements

• Typically requires a 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.
• Extensive knowledge of inspection procedures, processes, devices, and aids in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and manuals.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to explain detailed information effectively with all levels of employees including management and outside customers and vendors.
• Organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit.
• Ability to establish priorities and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Detailed knowledge of computer operations and applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Airframe or Powerplant Certification
• Inspection Authorization
• Past FAA designee experience or Military equivalent

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects aircraft and aircraft installation sub-assemblies.
• Performs in-process and final inspection or tests of aircraft, major components, subsystems, and systems.
• Records test equipment calibration information and test data during system tests.
• Maintains proper records of tests and inspections and configuration of systems under tests.
• Interfaces with customer representatives during inspections and tests of company products.
• Presents written inspection results, including configuration data when requested by the customer.
• Coordinates regularly with supervisory and engineering personnel.
• Notifies engineering of nonconforming characteristics and initiates written and verbal reports.
• Executes internal surveillance inspection and follow-up.
• May assemble components, assemblies, or sub-assemblies and perform other duties required in the assembly of equipment or units.
• May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental/prototype assemblies according to specifications.
• May provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
• Competitive Pay
• Multiple product lines means a variety of work
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree