Systems Engineer I/II - Quality Assurance

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Assurance Engineers support all aspects of resolving quality concerns at Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility. As the company expands execution of the Columbia and VPM programs, the team helps ensure program success by working across functions and with internal and external customers to deliver a quality product. The position reports to the Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor at Quonset Point. The engineer leads investigations of quality deficiencies at Quonset Point and assists with issues affecting the facility that arise in Groton, NNS, or with suppliers. The work includes developing recovery plans, coordinating efforts across multiple departments, ensuring adequate corrective action, and communicating with customers such as SOSG and NAVSEA and with Electric Boat senior management through final resolution. Issues may involve any discipline, trade, or supplier, requiring the engineer to become familiar with new topics quickly. The role also works directly with Operations Teams on the deck plate to maintain or improve first-time quality through data analysis, problem resolution, and corrective actions. Additional work includes quality issue resolution, corrective-action administration, quality metrics, audits, ship certification support, and improvement initiatives. The position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
At least 5 years of postgraduate engineering experience.
Ability to read and interpret company policies and procedures.
Demonstrated computer proficiency in the MS Office Suite and engineering-related software.
Experience with SQL, Power BI, and/or Tableau.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Experience working on cross-functional teams, especially teams focused on problem resolution.
Project Management or Systems Engineering experience.
Problem-solving and causal-analysis skills.
Technical-writing skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize task assignments.
Ability to use judgment when solving issues and setting priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor-, manager-, and director-level personnel.
Self-starter willing to learn new and unfamiliar areas.
Meeting facilitation skills.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities: climbing, crawling, kneeling, medium lifting, reaching, stooping, and twisting.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science or higher in Engineering.
Experience in Quality or Systems Engineering.
Knowledge of SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC, and FBW SCS technical requirements.
Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions.

Responsibilities

Lead investigations of quality deficiencies at Quonset Point and assist with issues affecting Quonset Point that arise in Groton, NNS, or with suppliers.
Develop recovery plans and coordinate the status and efforts of multiple departments.
Ensure adequate corrective action is taken and interact with customers, including SOSG and NAVSEA, and Electric Boat senior management through final resolution.
Work directly with Operations Teams on the deck plate to maintain or improve first-time quality through data analysis, problem resolution, and corrective actions.
Conduct pressure hull frame dimension and hull fairness measurement evaluations.
Lead and participate in significant issue problem-resolution teams, including causal analysis and implementation of preventive actions where required.
Monitor, assign, track status, and provide resolution support for all Quonset Point Corrective Action Requests.
Administer the QIM (Quality Item Matrix) and act as a liaison to NNS to resolve construction issues between shipyards, including causal analysis and preventive actions where required.
Develop and monitor quality metrics to improve first-time quality at the Quonset Point facility.
Administer quality commitments by loading and managing commitments as required to support resolution of quality issues.
Participate in Special Emphasis Program working groups, including SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC, and FBW SCS, within Electric Boat and jointly with NNS.
Support quality audits at Quonset Point, including certification, NDT, and NAVSEA 08 audits.
Directly support ship certification and Quonset Point module shipouts.
Lead improvement initiatives.