General Atomics ยท 11 hours ago
Quality Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$57K/yr - $96K/yrGeneral Atomics' Electromagnetic Systems Group focuses on advanced electromagnetic technologies for military and commercial applications. The Quality Engineer will develop and maintain quality assurance programs, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations while working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
Responsibilities
Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements
Creates or recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs
Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Participates in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems
Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities
Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents
Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations
Provides limited project direction to other staff members
May perform incoming material/part inspection. May generate nonconformance, material rejections and corrective action reports, as well as communicating final acceptance test reports with customers. May also generate and maintain files of all quality and as-built information for each product
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
Must be able to apply a sound understanding of inspection methods and have good knowledge of computer operations and applications
In-depth knowledge engineering specifications and geometric design and tolerance symbols
Must have the analytical ability required to develop creative solutions to routine and non-routine quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal and external contacts. Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives
Must have good leadership skills to direct staff members and ensure project costs and schedules are maintained
Ability to work extended hours as required
Willing to travel when required
Preferred
ERP (SAP, and Windchill) experience is desired
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications is desired
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
Founded in 1955
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
VP, Magnetic Fusion Energy Division
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