Quality Engineer III at General… · Quality…

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

The Metrology Engineer develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems on one or more mid-size projects. Provides advice and guidance in interpreting inspection data, adapting quality standards and government regulations. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards are in place. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a review of identifiable factors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
• Creates or recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
• Participates in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems.
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
• Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.
• Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents.
• Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.
• Provides limited project direction to other staff members.
• Sets up and operates measuring and test equipment to include ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD & T).
• Programs and operates portable coordinate metrology equipment (Laser Tracker, Portable Arm, Blue Light Scanner) to achieve part acceptance. This includes equipment setup, assisting with machine tool coordinates & adjustments, in process inspections, final inspections and modeling “what-if” scenarios.
• May perform incoming material/part inspection, WIP and Final inspections
• May generate nonconformance, material rejections and corrective action reports, as well as communicating final acceptance test reports with customers.
• May also generate and maintain files of all quality and as-built information for each product.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.