General Atomics Aeronautical Systems ยท 1 day ago
Quality Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$98K/yr - $171K/yr
6+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a highly experienced Quality Engineer to drive product quality across the lifecycle while ensuring AS9100 compliance and continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Lead quality planning and oversight for new product introduction (NPI) in the electrical and cable manufacturing area, ensuring design readiness, process capability, and compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements
Manage and coordinate quality engineering projects from planning through execution, driving schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional alignment
Develop and implement inspection, testing, and quality control methods to improve product performance and reduce defects
Identify and implement design or manufacturing changes to enhance quality, producibility, and cost efficiency
Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects to improve yield and reduce nonconformance
Support and approve First Article Inspections (FAIs)
Serve as a technical quality liaison across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve complex issues and ensure compliance
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline and eight or more years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or six or more years with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
Must be able to apply comprehensive knowledge of quality engineering principles, inspection methods, and AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management systems
Must be able to analyze complex quality issues and develop creative solutions and clearly present recommendations to internal stakeholders
Must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively, demonstrating strong leadership skills with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams
Must be able to demonstrate expertise in AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs), new product introduction (NPI), and sustaining production support
Preferred
Professional certifications such as ASQ CQE, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or Certified Quality Manager
Experience with special processes, avionics/electronics, or complex mechanical assemblies
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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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
Daniel Johnson
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Emory Lo
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