Location: Bothell,WA, USA
Responsibilities for this Position
Sr Manager, QA Eng
US-WA-Bothell
Job ID: 2024-32324
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Quality Assurance/Safety
Bothell, WA
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 an onsite Sr. Manager, QA Eng to join our Bothell, WA 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 offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.
Summary:
Develops and implements methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed. Designs and installs sophisticated testing equipment and performs product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates. Analyzes reports and defective products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions. Collaborates with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensures that effective corrective actions are implemented and contributes to supplier quality improvement programs.
Responsibilities
* Manages inspections of raw materials, equipment, processes and finished products.
* Implements quality standards and ensures protocols are followed for quality assurance testing models.
* Assists in the design and implementation of policies and procedures for testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and/or equipment.
* Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.
* Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
* Associate's Degree
* OR equivalent combination of relevent education and/or experience
* 7-8 years experience in a relevant function
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree
* Engineering Degree Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Management skills
* Problem/situation analysis
* Oral and written communication skills
* Ability to build collaborative relationships
* Analytical thinking skills. Judgement
Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills:
* Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Physical Demands:
* Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods
* Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities
* May need to stand for long periods of time
* Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential
* Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery
Travel Requirements:
* Less than 25% travel likely
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 employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.