ISF Quality Engineer - 2022-54591
100 Plastics Avenue
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Website: gdmissionsystems.com
Company Description:
Platforms: Smarter. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we solve the toughest security and technology challenges facing our nation and its allies by building smarter mission-critical products and systems.We develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains. As you might imagine, we can offer career paths that fit almost any area of expertise. Almost any background or interests. And almost any short- and long-term career goals. At our location in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, we develop advanced solutions to support the U.S. Navy's latest ships and combat systems.
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.
Learn more about the Pittsfield facility here: www.gdmissionsystems.com/PittsfieldMA.
Additional Business Name: General Dynamics Mission Systems
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General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Quality Engineer. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:
- Develops and reviews Contracts, Documents, Drawings, Instructions for conformance to customer, program and company requirements
- Fully Understands requirements to ensure flow down and compliance
Collects, organizes and analyzes data to identify trends and recommend actions where necessary - Plans and execute audits to verify conformance to all requirements
- Supports metrics and reporting
- Supports root cause investigations, corrective/preventive action plan development and completion and verification of effectiveness of implemented actions
- Prepares inputs and participates in reviews and meetings including technical reviews and customer reviews
Works with multiple organizations including Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts and Program Management - Witnesses and/or monitors test activities
- Works under minimal supervision
- Interfaces with customer representatives and suppliers
- Travel may be required
- Security clearance is required
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of engineering (electrical and mechanical) methodologies, tools, and standards
- Ability to think creatively and strategically
- Awareness of ISO 9001:2015 Standard
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong skills in communicating issues and their impacts and driving corrective actions
Strong ability to clearly recognize and report relevant problems and drive resolution
Strong skills in reviewing documents/drawings/instructions for conformance to requirements
Strong skills in reporting quality activities, findings, and issues both in writing and verbally
PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience with auditing
- Previous experience with implementing Government requirements
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 required within a reasonable period of time. 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.
