Test Eng Tech Lead

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Healdsburg, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Develops and implements methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed. Designs and installs sophisticated testing equipment and performs product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates. Analyzes reports and defective products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions. Collaborates with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensures that effective corrective actions are implemented and contributes to supplier quality improvement programs. This role requires full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. Completes a variety of atypical assignments and works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies, potentially helping to determine the appropriate approach for new assignments. Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments, and acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. Performs manual tasks according to established procedures.

Requirements

Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Requires knowledge of industry specific tests and testing equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree Discipline/Major: Technical Training
Engineering Support
Test Execution
Industry Standards
Test Documentation
Test Equipment

Responsibilities

Performs standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and records and analyzes results.
Records data from testing in standard formats and provides results to product and engineering teams.
Assists technical teams with recommendations to resolve testing problems, roadblocks or equipment malfunctions that impact the performance or validity of testing.
Supports less experienced colleagues with test engineering support.