$101,150–$136,850 Per Year
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Job Summary:
Collaborates with suppliers to assure the quality of their products, materials, components and/or operations. Monitors supplier performance and supports efforts to develop and implement changes to improve the production process. Follows up with suppliers on quality deviations and ensures that solutions are identified and implemented. Identify and mitigate supplier risks.
Impact of the Role:
General Profile
- 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:
- Focuses on planning, organizing, and reporting on supplier provided raw materials, designed/manufactured goods, and packaging materials to ensure they meet or exceed requirements.
- Verifies and validates that suppliers have received and understand engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
- Monitors & audits quality control activities and systems at supplier and subcontractor facilities.
- Ensures programs are in place to improve supplier performance and productivity.
- Reviews and analyzes corrective action reports to reduce/eliminate defects.
- May perform root cause investigations into quality issues.
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 (Power BI, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree - Discipline/Major: Quality, Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline.
- Experience in DoD/DoW product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test and delivery.
- General knowledge of industry technical standards (ANSI, SMMI, ASTM, etc.)
- Experience reviewing Statement of Work (SOW), Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), knowledge of Purchase Order Quality Requirements.
- Working knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 quality management systems and FAI Standard AS9102
- Working experience leading teams in failure and root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions
- Interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
- Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills. Problem-solving skills and leadership skills. Issue Resolution. KPI Management. Performance Analysis. Quality Audit. Quality Control/Testing. Quality Improvement. Quality Inspection. Supplier Management. Vendor Relationships and evaluation.
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
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Travel Requirements:
25-50% travel likely.
Pay Range (USD):
$101,150.00 - $136,850.00
Additional Compensation:
Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.
PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave:
Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.
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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 employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.
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