QA Engineer II; Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Company Overview

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 worldwide. Ots empowers the U.S. Military and its allies with extensive product segments across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our war‑fighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment guide everything we do.

Integrity, innovation, customer satisfaction, and collaboration drive us toward success and team‑spirit.

• Develops and implements methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection to ensure products are flaw‑free and perform as designed.
• Designs and installs sophisticated testing equipment and Performs product testing & analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects & failure rates.
• Analyzes reports & defective products to determine trends & recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborates with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensures effective corrective actions, and contributes to supplier quality improvement programs.

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.
• Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes, and customers.
• Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline.
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations.
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

• Establishes quality standards for products and processes and suggests modifications to prevent defects in components or final products.
• Works closely with cross‑functional teams, including product design, product management, and production, to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Audits production processes, raw materials, or suppliers/vendors to ensure quality standards are met.
• Conducts root‑cause analysis for defects, non‑conformities, or other quality failures.
• May be responsible for ensuring compliance with external standards such as ISO 9001.

• Required education and experience: Associate’s Degree and 2‑4 years’ experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience.
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Discipline/Major: Quality or Engineering degree preferred.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise, Ability to identify & seek needed information/Research skills, Problem‑solving skills.

• 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 primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.

• Up to 25% travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.