Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - EEE Parts Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Bloomington, MN

9d•$89,505 - $99,295•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – EEE Parts Specialist serves as the primary technical interface between tactical programs, external customers, and the supply chain for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) parts. The role combines supplier quality engineering expertise with knowledge of aerospace EEE parts requirements, guiding customers and internal programs through development from concept through qualification and production. The position ensures that products, processes, and EEE parts meet established quality standards and space flight and defense requirements. It supports customers with procurement, screening, qualification, and traceability requirements, and translates complex aerospace standards into actionable guidance for customers, suppliers, and internal teams. This role is fully on-site at the Bloomington, Minnesota facility. U.S. citizenship is required, and a Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. The estimated annual salary range is USD $89,505 to USD $99,295.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Science or Mathematics field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and at least 6 months of relevant experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire and meet eligibility requirements for classified access.
Deep knowledge of aerospace EEE parts standards, specifications, and requirements, including MIL-PRF, MIL-STD, and NASA standards.
Solid knowledge of engineering methodologies, tools, and standards in electrical, systems, and software fields.
Solid knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, CMMI, ISO 14001, ASME, ANSI, EIA, and related standards.
Knowledge of interpreting drawings and Source Control Drawings (SoCDs).
Skill in reviewing documents, drawings, and instructions for conformance to requirements.
Understanding of configuration management and change management processes.
Solid knowledge of relevant inspection and measurement tools and techniques.
Solid knowledge of contract language, including FARs, DFARs, and related regulations.
Solid knowledge of Government regulations applicable to defense and space programs, and understanding of contract quality requirements and flow-down to suppliers and subcontractors.
Ethical leadership and the ability to stop production or shipments when evidence suggests quality problems requiring resolution.
Ability to serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, programs, and supplier teams.
Solid written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex specifications into accessible guidance.
Solid interpersonal skills for cross-functional and customer-facing collaboration.
Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and required factory or engineering tools.
Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data to identify trends and drive improvements.
Experience resolving moderate- to complex-scope problems in a program and supplier quality environment.

Nice To Haves

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary EEE parts technical advisor to Strategic Program customers through development phases, including PDR, CDR, TRR, and Qualification Reviews.
Interpret and communicate military and NASA specifications, including MIL-PRF and MIL-STD, to customer engineering teams.
Provide EEE parts technical input, risk assessments, and cost and schedule impacts for proposal activities and different quality grade levels.
Participate in program reviews and report on EEE parts qualification, screening, and supplier readiness.
Develop and maintain customer-facing guidance documents, training materials, and technical bulletins.
Review documents, drawings, and instructions for conformance to requirements.
Oversee EEE piece-part qualification testing, including screening, Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA), and Quality Conformance Inspection (QCI).
Review Source Control Drawings (SoCDs), and witness or monitor test activities for compliance with program and specification requirements.
Maintain currency with evolving specifications, industry alerts, and lessons learned affecting EEE parts.
Evaluate vendor capability for EEE parts procurement in space and defense applications.
Conduct or coordinate supplier audits for non-QPL/QML manufacturers.
Manage supplier corrective actions related to EEE parts quality escapes, assigning actions and verifying implementation.
Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, incoming yield, and quality metrics.
Evaluate and approve procurement sources, ensuring parts come from Original Component Manufacturers (OCMs) or authorized/franchised distributors.
Implement counterfeit-parts avoidance measures and support suspect-part investigations.
Coordinate with suppliers on screening, lot qualification, and traceability documentation requirements.
Apply knowledge of FARs, DFARs, and Government regulations to ensure appropriate quality flow-down to suppliers and subcontractors.
Design and implement quality assurance protocols for processing materials and production activities.
Collect, organize, and analyze project data; generate or review metrics to identify trends and recommend quality-standard updates.
Analyze reports and production data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
Perform audits, assign corrective actions, and verify implementation across programs and suppliers.
Resolve moderate- to complex-scope problems and stop production or shipments when evidence indicates quality problems requiring resolution.
Apply ISO 9001, ASME, ANSI, EIA, and other applicable standards to ensure compliance.
Maintain traceability records, including lot date codes, manufacturer identification, and serial numbers, as required by program grade level.
Process and track GIDEP alerts and problem advisories, assess their impact on program hardware, and coordinate corrective actions.
Support development and maintenance of EEE Parts Management Plans for assigned programs.
Generate metrics and reports on EEE parts qualification status, supplier performance, and program compliance.
Identify opportunities to improve EEE parts selection, procurement, and qualification processes.
Contribute to lessons-learned documentation and incorporating lessons into program practices.
Support internal training on EEE parts requirements for program teams, quality engineers, and procurement personnel.
Contribute to updates of organizational procedures and best practices for EEE parts management.