General Dynamics
Requisition Sr QA Engineer (Supplier)
General Dynamics, Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33701
Job Summary
This position will be responsible for providing management and oversight, including on-site support, for their assigned supply base. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for identifying and mitigating supplier risks, ensuring on time and accurate submission of Supplier Deliverable Documentation Requirements, analyze defects, and conduct root cause analysis as applicable to eliminate defects and improve product quality, cost and schedule. Process and quality system audits to ensure compliance to specifications and documented procedures. Assess suppliers' capabilities and capacity and identify supplier risks. Support and/or witness of first article acceptance testing as applicable by program needs. Drive deployment of quality requirements, initiatives, and training to supply base. Impact of the Role
General Profile
Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines Solves complex problems Works independently, receives minimal guidance May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment Essential Functions
Establishes quality standards for products and processes and suggest 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. Additional Responsibilities
Inspection plans & procedures as applicable to support program quality needs Statement of work or quality clauses for contract flowdowns to support PO's Required Qualifications
Required education and experience:
Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications
Preferred education and experience:
Bachelor's Degree Discipline/Major:
Quality or Engineering degree preferred Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Relevant Supplier QA experience within Manufacturing, Military, Aerospace/Aviation. Lead auditor or AS9100D. Six Sigma Green Belt. Certified QA. Strong Mechanical Background. SharePoint. TipQA. Soft Expert. Minitab. Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings. SDRL's/CDRL's. MSE &/or AIE documentation. Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities. Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
This position will be responsible for providing management and oversight, including on-site support, for their assigned supply base. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for identifying and mitigating supplier risks, ensuring on time and accurate submission of Supplier Deliverable Documentation Requirements, analyze defects, and conduct root cause analysis as applicable to eliminate defects and improve product quality, cost and schedule. Process and quality system audits to ensure compliance to specifications and documented procedures. Assess suppliers' capabilities and capacity and identify supplier risks. Support and/or witness of first article acceptance testing as applicable by program needs. Drive deployment of quality requirements, initiatives, and training to supply base. Impact of the Role
General Profile
Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines Solves complex problems Works independently, receives minimal guidance May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment Essential Functions
Establishes quality standards for products and processes and suggest 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. Additional Responsibilities
Inspection plans & procedures as applicable to support program quality needs Statement of work or quality clauses for contract flowdowns to support PO's Required Qualifications
Required education and experience:
Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications
Preferred education and experience:
Bachelor's Degree Discipline/Major:
Quality or Engineering degree preferred Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Relevant Supplier QA experience within Manufacturing, Military, Aerospace/Aviation. Lead auditor or AS9100D. Six Sigma Green Belt. Certified QA. Strong Mechanical Background. SharePoint. TipQA. Soft Expert. Minitab. Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings. SDRL's/CDRL's. MSE &/or AIE documentation. Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities. Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.