Supplier QA Engineer II (manufacturing)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering, and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations. Our ethos of honesty, trust, transparency, and alignment guides everything we do, fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, customer satisfaction, and collaboration.

About the Role

This position provides management and oversight, including on-site support, for an assigned supply base. The Supplier Quality Engineer identifies and mitigates supplier risks, ensures timely and accurate submission of Supplier Deliverable Documentation Requirements, analyzes defects, and conducts root cause analysis to eliminate defects and improve product quality, cost, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and report on supplier-provided raw materials, designed/manufactured goods, and packaging materials to ensure they meet or exceed requirements.
• Verify and validate that suppliers have received and understand engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
• Monitor and audit quality control activities and systems at supplier and subcontractor facilities.
• Ensure programs are in place to improve supplier performance and productivity.
• Review and analyze corrective action reports to reduce or eliminate defects.
• Perform root cause investigations into quality issues.
• Conduct onsite supplier visits to deploy quality requirements, initiatives, and training.
• Develop and prepare supplier documentation.
• Lead corrective action teams to determine root cause and corrective actions for nonconformances.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Power BI, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in general Engineering or specialized Engineering.
• ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor or AS9100D Lead Auditor certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Strong mechanical background with the ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Experience in issue resolution, KPI management, performance analysis, quality audit, quality control/testing, quality improvement, quality inspection, supplier management, vendor relationships, service level agreements (SLA), supplier evaluation, regulatory compliance, and ISO9001.
• Relevant Supplier Quality Engineering experience within Manufacturing, Military, Aerospace/Aviation, or Automotive industries.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
• Regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

25-50% travel likely.

Benefits

We offer a robust total rewards package that includes competitive compensation; healthcare, wellness, and retirement benefits; work/life balance programs; career development opportunities; and recognition programs.