Develops and improves quality-control methods, testing, inspection, and corrective-action processes for aerospace and defense products. Conducts audits, root-cause analysis, FMEA, MRB, Gauge R&R, SPC, supplier-quality activities, and design/tooling reviews. Partners with engineering, production, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to reduce defects and ensure compliance with AS9100 and other quality standards. Prepares technical documentation and leads continuous-improvement initiatives.
Company OverviewGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Job SummaryQuality Engineer II in MOSES LAKE, WA. Develops methods and procedures for process control, testing, inspection, and continuous improvement to ensure products meet design intent. Designs and installs test equipment, evaluates product performance, and analyzes data to reduce defects. Reviews reports and nonconforming products to identify trends and drive corrective actions. Partners with suppliers to resolve issues and improve quality. Applies AS9100; uses SPC and metrics; reviews designs and tooling; prepares technical documentation; performs MRB, FMEA, Gauge R&R, and audits; manages flow-downs; and leads improvement initiatives.
Impact of the RoleGeneral Profile
- Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
- Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
- Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
- Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
- Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
- Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
- 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.
- Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 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 education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
- Discipline/Major: Quality or Engineering degree preferred
- Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Ability to identify and seek needed information/Research skills. Problem-solving skills. Quality engineering in AS9100 environment; mechanical aptitude; Six Sigma Green Belt; ASQ CQE. Experienced with SharePoint, MS Office, TipQA, Minitab. Skilled in reading engineering drawings and performing SPC, FMEA, MRB, Gauge R&R, audits, corrective actions, and supplier quality.
- 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.
- May need to stand for long periods of time.
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
- Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
- Additional Responsibilities
Strong engineering fundamentals, GD&T knowledge, and statistical analysis skills. Proficient with test/measuring equipment and office software. Strong communication, independent judgment, adaptability, continuous improvement mindset, and practical problem‑solving abilities.
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