Senior Quality Technician

Associate’s degree in related discipline or the equivalent is required. In addition, a minimum of 1 year of directly related experience is required. J-STD_001, 002, IPC 610, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750 and X-Ray qualification certifications may be required.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
[Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time 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.

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now.

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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Senior Quality Technician for General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) Precision Structures & Optics (PSO), you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for refining and completing the skills necessary to accomplish first piece, in-process, receiving and final inspection on any product, component, or part, assuring compliance with all customer specifications, requirements, and tolerances.  The Quality Technician performs overall quality inspection for machined parts to include dimensional and visual inspection techniques to ensure they meet the company’s quality standards for the manufacture of Beryllium products for use in the most demanding applications, across the aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries.  Our products are used in high performance sensing systems for targeting and acquisition, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and are hardened for the battlefield environment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Review’s instructions, drawings, blueprints, process sheets and specifications per customer requirements
• Reads and interprets complex drawings and process sheets
• Performs first piece, in-process and/or final inspection on all products, components and parts for characteristics, tolerances, alignment, finish, locations, and geometrical tolerances as required
• Determines allowable variations. Establishes critical values for surface finishes, interference fits and very close bearing clearances at both room and/or elevated temperatures. 
• Sets up, calibrates and cross checks sensitive measuring instruments, such as Dia-mets, mikrokator, Talysurf and special gapping fixtures or tools
• Uses precision measuring and checking instruments in making inspection checks
• Inspects surfaces to establish values of roughness or porosity defects. Insures against cracks, scratches, pores, etc. Makes determination as to disposition such as appropriate corrective action or to reject
• Verifies dimensional values of assemblies and sub-assemblies
• Fills out inspection reports by posting data such as special processes, identification number and customer name using computerized data sheets
• Works with and explains to customer any pertinent information about the part, inspection procedure, compliance with specifications, etc
• Works closely with Manufacturing by relaying information necessary for machine adjustments on manufacturing floor
• Identifies part to drawing requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of geometric tolerance and dimensioning
• Strong knowledge of metallurgy
• Strong knowledge of military and industry test methods and standards
• Skilled in operation of coordinate measuring machines
• Skilled in operation of test equipment
• Skilled in general computer operation understanding and automated test system operation and parts handlers
• Availability to be utilized and cross trained within the Quality Group

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning a development
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
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Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site

While on-site, you will be a part of the Cullman, AL facility

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans