Prin QA Engineer

Overview:
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Principal Engineer Supplier Development to join our Marion, IL team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission. 

 

GD-OTS Marion offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

 

Summary:

 

Responsible for monitoring and improving supplier performance. Manage the progression of key suppliers to achieve Company requirements and manage the deployment of supplier processes and principles. Provide technical and quality direction to the supply base in direct support of the production and contractual requirements of the organization, both internal and external.

Major Position Responsibilities:
This position serves as the primary point of contact for all technical and quality related issues pertaining to materials and components that are used in the production of the deliverable products.

The role generates and reviews technical and quality documentation in support of contractual requirements and needs including contract submittals from suppliers for completeness and accuracy within contract timelines.

Performs technical and quality reviews / audits at the suppliers’ facilities and participates in first piece and conformance inspections when required.

Proactively interfaces with the supply base for process improvements and mitigation of failures and defects.

Provides departmental support of failure investigations both internal and external, to determine cause and corrective action utilizing Quality tools, write final report and confirm effectiveness through verification activities.

Reviews supplier provided quality plans and measurement equipment process documentation to determine accuracy and ability to meet the technical / quality requirements of the contract. Conduct Manufacturing site assessment and summarize critical site concerns (Proactive Gap Analysis).

Conduct Gap Analysis (audits) of Supplier Process to understand gaps, improvement and compliance risk.

Drive deployment of Quality requirements, initiatives and training to supply base in SDE tools (e.g. Warranty Reduction, Benchmarking, Lean Manufacturing, Reliability and Robustness, 8D (or similar) methodology, PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility), etc.; as well as contract-specific requirements such as Critical Characteristics and Measurement System Analysis (MSE).

Basic Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Aeronautical Engineering, Engineering mechanics or closely related field.

10 to 15 years of experience in supplier quality management, with specific experience in supplier quality measurement and development.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Preferred

DOD or automotive experience is preferred.

Experience in machining, castings, welding, and other manufacturing processes preferred

Certified Quality Engineer (preferred)

ISO Lead Auditor Certified or Trained (preferred)

Must have knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and Problem Resolution Techniques.

Six-sigma Training, Green Belt or LEAN expert minimum (Black Belt preferred)

Must possess good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Strong technical, analytical and statistical skills

Experience with Minitab software.

Must be able to interface with all levels of management and personnel including third party auditors, customers and suppliers.

Must possess excellent communication skills both oral and written.

Must be able to work independently.

Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office.

Must have knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and Problem Resolution techniques.

Strong research skills in connecting specifications and lower level requirements, and interpreting data.

Certified Quality Engineer preferred.

Certified Supplier Quality Professional preferred.

ISO Lead Audutor certified or trained beneficial.

LEAN tool training beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must possess good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Strong technical, analytical and statistical skills.

Must be able to interface with all levels of management and personnel including third party auditors, customers and suppliers.

Must possess excellent communication skills both oral and written.

See Essential Duties and Responsibilities and Education and Experience for specific requirements.

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.

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