Quality Engineer I na General Atomics

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Under general supervision and with on-going review, this position develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems on one or more small projects or a phase of a larger project. This position supports the quality staff in providing guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations. Contacts are primarily internal within the team and contributes to ensuring quality standards are in place. Works on routine problems of limited scope.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Applies basic technical knowledge to analyze design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
• Performs functional testing of equipment and systems and recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.
• Recommends methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
• Participates in audits of quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Recommends solutions to moderately complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.
• Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents.
• Interprets and recommends quality standards and government regulations.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Engineering

0% - 25%

Full-Time Salary

California

Secret

56,820

San Diego

Desired

96,015

Quality Engineer

 

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. 
• Must have a basic understanding of inspection methods and have a basic knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Must have the analytical ability required to develop solutions to routine quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal contacts.
• Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents for review in support of company objectives.
• Must have good communication and leadership skills to ensure project costs and schedules are maintained. Able to work extended hours as required

Yes

Entry-Level (0-2 years)

Yes

Onsite