QA Sr Specialist

Job Title

Follows policies, procedures, and methods to evaluate and improve the quality of products, materials, components and / or operations | Follows and / or develops, assures and maintains the quality of products and processes through standard procedures & systems (e.g., ISO 9001 : 2000, ISO 14000 & AS9100 standards), quality audits / review process, etc. Responsibilities are within the Quality Assurance Methods Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines

Impact of the Role

Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines

Solves complex problems

Works independently, receives minimal guidance

May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

Prepares and implements quality assurance policies, procedures & review cycles

Manages internal audit program; internal & customer required audit schedules, leads audits, and creates audit reports

Evaluates audit findings and aids in the implementation of appropriate corrective actions

Maintains and improves Quality Management System and generate reports as needed

Creates, updates & leads Quality training as needed

May administer the material review boards & database

May also lead or support various projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience : Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & / or Experience

Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education and experience : Bachelor's Degree

Discipline / Major : Quality or related degree preferred

Knowledge, skills & abilities : Batch Testing. Inspection. Nondestructive Testing. Product QA. Quality Assurance Process. Quality Improvement. Quality Inspection. Quality Management System (QMS).

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and / or computer for extended periods of time.

Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.

May need to stand for long periods of time.

Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and / or operate machinery.

May be requested to work a different shift.

This position is Safety-Sensitive.