Advanced Quality Engineer

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation’s service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. That’s the challenge that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

General Dynamics Mission Systems is currently seeking a Advanced Quality Engineer in our Greesnboro, NC facility.

Designing, implementing and maintaining quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into finished products, the Advanced Quality Engineer will have the opportunity to help our nation’s heroes make a true impact. You’ll be the owner of the quality function in one or more production shops and design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Fully proficient knowledge of engineering (i.e., software, electrical, systems, etc.) methodologies, tools, and standards
• Fully proficient knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
• Very strong skills in problem solving and root cause corrective action (A3, 8D, 5-why, Pareto, Fishbone, PFMEA, etc) 
• Very strong in data analysis including use of statistical software packages (minitab) and Microsoft PowerBi
• Fully proficient in developing and maintaining shop level metrics including first pass yield, defect per million, scrap, etc
• Proven ability to think creatively and multi-task to complete projects on time
• Fully proficient skills in reviewing documents, drawings and instructions for conformance to requirements techniques
• Fully proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, SharePoint)
• Fully proficient written and verbal communications skills
• Fully proficient skills in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
• Fully proficient ability to clearly recognize and report relevant to sound quality engineering practices
• Fully proficient knowledge of interpretation of drawings
• Fully proficient skills in reporting quality activities, findings, and issues both in writing and verbally
• Fully proficient interpersonal skills
• Fully proficient knowledge of use of relevant inspection/measurement tools and techniques
• Fully proficient computer skills, both desktop software and required factory or engineering tools

What sets you apart:

• Driven to execute the mission for customers, GDMS and the manufacturing organization overall.
• Self-motivated for personal and team excellence with a team first, never-quit attitude.
• Consistent passion for operation excellence, continuous improvement and defect reduction.
• Ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.
• Effective at leveraging process, team and technology to develop world-class quality systems.
• Outstanding communication skills to work pro-actively within or facilitate project teams and interact with project leaders and other professionals within Engineering and Operations departments

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran