QA Sr Specialist

About the Role

Follows policies, procedures, and methods to evaluate and improve the quality of products, materials, components, and/or operations. Follows and/or develops, assures, and maintains the quality of products and processes through standard procedures and systems (e.g., ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14000, and AS9100 standards), quality audits/review processes, etc. Responsibilities are within the Quality Assurance Methods Function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.

Impact of the Role

• 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 ongoing activities or objectives.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and implements quality assurance policies, procedures, and review cycles.
• Manages internal audit program; internal and customer-required audit schedules, leads audits, and creates audit reports.
• Evaluates audit findings and aids in the implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintains and improves the Quality Management System and generates reports as needed.
• Creates, updates, and leads Quality training as needed.
• May administer the material review boards and database.
• May also lead or support various projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education and/or Experience.
• Critical professional-related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Discipline/Major: Quality or related degree preferred.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Batch Testing, Inspection, Nondestructive Testing, Product QA, Quality Assurance Process, Quality Improvement, Quality Inspection, Quality Management System (QMS).

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.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.