Advanced Quality Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bloomington, MN
Salary
$111,104–$123,257 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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This role $117k
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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $124,588–$177,262 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $117k versus about $151k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1276 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Advanced Quality Engineer

As an Advanced Quality Engineer, you will serve as the primary quality interface for assigned programs within a manufacturing environment. You will be embedded with cross-functional teams to drive excellence from contract award through delivery. Your daily responsibilities include developing program-specific Quality Plans, performing process and product audits per AS9100D requirements, and leading root cause analysis for nonconformances. You will also manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests, monitor critical test activities, and ensure compliance with government contracting standards like FAR/DFAR. To succeed, you must possess expertise in AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001:2015 systems, proficiency with inspection tools, and experience with IPC standards for electronic assemblies. This role addresses complex quality challenges within the aerospace and defense sectors to ensure mission-critical products meet rigorous technical specifications and safety requirements.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary quality focal point between program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers.
  • Develop and maintain program-specific Quality Plans and tailoring documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Perform process and product audits per AS9100D requirements to identify findings and track corrective actions.
  • Lead root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for nonconformances, customer complaints, and quality escapes.
  • Interface with the Material Review Board (MRB) to determine the disposition of nonconforming material.
  • Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and coordinate with supply chain teams on supplier issues.
  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation for conformance to technical requirements.
  • Generate quality metrics and reports for program leadership and customers while maintaining records in compliance with AS9100D.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Mathematics with 5+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
  • Experience with aerospace/defense quality requirements and government contracting (FAR/DFAR).
  • Proficiency with inspection/measurement tools, Microsoft Office suite, and data analysis tools.
  • AS9100 Auditor certification or internal auditor training (preferred).
  • Experience with IPC standards, First Article Inspection, CMMI, FRACAS, ERP/MRB systems, or Configuration Management (preferred).

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