General Dynamics Electric Boat · 10 hours ago
Systems Engineer - Quality Assurance Engineering
Groton, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront of the shipbuilding industry, designing and maintaining advanced submarines. The Quality Assurance Engineer role focuses on improving processes and systems to ensure quality and efficiency, requiring collaboration across teams to deliver a quality product.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform pressure Hull Frame Dimension and Hull Fairness Measurement Evaluations
Develop and monitor quality metrics to improve 1st time quality at Electric Boat
Participate in significant issue problem resolution teams including causal analysis and implementation of preventive actions where required
Monitor, assign, status, and provide resolution support for all Customer Corrective Action Requests
Administer the QIM (Quality Item Matrix) administration and act as a liaison to teaming partner NNS for resolution of construction issues between shipyards, including causal analysis and preventive actions where required
Administer Quality commitment administration – load and manage commitments as required to support resolution of quality issues
Participate in Special Emphasis Program (SUBSAFE/DSS-SOC/FBW SCS) working groups within Electric Boat and jointly with NNS
Support all quality audits (e.g., certification audits, NDT audits, NAVSEA 08 audits, etc.)
Directly supporting ship certification & module shipouts
Lead improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering
5-10 years of post-graduate engineering experience
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Experience using engineering or technical software tools
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Preferred
Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical, Systems or Electrical Engineering
Project Management or 'Systems' Engineering experience
Previous certification or completion of training in continuous improvement, root cause analysis and technical writing
Knowledge of NDT and Welding processes
Experience working with Quality Management Systems
Experience working on cross-functional teams, especially those focused on problem resolution
Demonstrated ability to establish trust and credibility
Strong problem-solving capabilities, including casual analysis and issue resolution
Effective technical writing skills, including clear and professional correspondence with customers
Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Sound judgment when evaluating issues, assessing risk, and setting priorities
Clear and effective communication with supervisors, managers, and director-level personnel
Works effectively as both a team leader and a team member
Self-starter with a willingness to learn new, unfamiliar, or evolving technical areas
Ability to facilitate meetings and lead discussions
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beth Rafferty
Vice President and Chief Supply Officer
Ken Jeanos
Chief Information Officer
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