General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 17 hours ago
Quality Assurance Manager II
Tupelo Mississippi
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. They are seeking a Quality Manager to plan, manage, and ensure the technical performance of a Quality Assurance program, ensuring compliance with quality management policies and customer standards.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead QA activities including planning, implementing, and monitoring technical performance to ensure quality and financial objectives are attained
Contribute to the development of and implement standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, accuracy, and reliability of company products
Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conduct quality assurance tests; and perform statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications
Coordinate safety and environmental compliance reviews
Align QA program/project for the unit(s) with the corporate QA internal and external audit program, corrective action system, Quality Assurance Records Center, maintenance of QA manuals and procedures, QA policies and procedures, measuring and test equipment calibration program, and inspection laboratories
Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction
Investigate issues and develop solutions to technical and quality problems ensuring that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards
May participate in reviewing engineering designs to contribute quality requirements and considerations
May participate with management to develop and implement current and annual technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives for the QA program to ensure strategic business objectives are met
May also participate in the development of annual and long-term objectives for the organization
Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent
May act as a QA spokesperson with line management, program managers, technical staff, and outside representatives
Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology while maintaining the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelors in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of progressively complex QA experience
May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
Must demonstrate a detailed and extensive working knowledge and understanding of QA principles, concepts, theories, regulations and practices; extensive knowledge of ISO 9000 or similar quality system; and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines and milestones
Must possess the ability to resolve technical and management issues
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and present findings
Must possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees, management and outside representatives
Strong working knowledge of MRP systems including SAP/PEO
Previous QA experience and an intermediate level of knowledge in weld/fabrication production environment
Basic understanding of Non-Destructive Testing requirements
Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment and be able to work extended hours and travel as required
Preferred
QA experience in a production environment requiring MIL-STDs, NAVSEA and NAVAIR quality requirements is highly desired
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD clearance is desired
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided?
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Daniel Johnson
UK PROTECTOR Test Manager
Emory Lo
Sr Human Resource Business Partner
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