QA Engineer II (Manufacturing Quality Engineer)

General Dynamics - Springboro, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Springboro, OH

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our team in Springboro, OH. As a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, we are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products are integral to every U.S. military branch and our allies around the world. We value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency in our work culture. This position is ideal for individuals who are either starting their career journey or are experienced professionals looking for a robust total rewards package that includes compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits. Notably, we offer a 4-10 work schedule, career development opportunities, and recognition programs. If our mission resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Establishes quality standards for products and processes and suggests modifications meant to prevent defects in components or final products.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, product management, and production, to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Audits production processes, raw materials, or suppliers/vendors to ensure that established quality standards are met.
• Conducts root cause analysis for defects, non-conformities, or other quality failures.
• May be responsible for ensuring compliance with formal external quality standards, such as ISO 9001.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 2-4 years experience required.
• Quality Engineering or general Engineering degree required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Technical expertise in quality engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information and research skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Compensation package that goes above and beyond.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Retirement benefits.
• Work/life balance benefits.
• 4-10 work schedule.
• Career development programs.
• Recognition programs.