Quality Assurance Manager

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

This position typically reports to a Director or Senior Manager and is responsible for the planning, managing, and technical performance of Quality Assurance (QA) programs. Manages all phases of assigned QA programs and/or projects including developing, evaluating, implementing, and monitoring quality management policies, principles and standards, such as ISO-9000 or similar quality systems, to ensure compliance with customer/product standards and governmental regulatory requirements. May accomplish objectives through team leaders. May be responsible for decisions that impact the unit(s) where erroneous recommendations could cause schedule delays and allocation of additional resources.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages all phases of assigned QA programs and/or projects including developing, evaluating, implementing, and monitoring quality management policies, principles and standards, such as ISO-9000 or similar quality systems, to ensure compliance with customer/product standards and governmental regulatory requirements.
• May accomplish objectives through team leaders.
• May be responsible for decisions that impact the unit(s) where erroneous recommendations could cause schedule delays and allocation of additional resources.
• Lead QA activities including planning, implementing, and monitoring technical performance to ensure quality and financial objectives are attained.
• Contribute to the development of and implement standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, accuracy, and reliability of company products.
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conduct quality assurance tests; and perform statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Coordinate safety and environmental compliance reviews.
• Align QA program/project for the unit(s) with the corporate QA internal and external audit program, corrective action system, Quality Assurance Records Center, maintenance of QA manuals and procedures, QA policies and procedures, measuring and test equipment calibration program, and inspection laboratories.
• Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Investigate issues and develop solutions to technical and quality problems ensuring that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards.
• May participate in reviewing engineering designs to contribute quality requirements and considerations.
• Participates with management to develop and implement current and annual technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives for the QA program to ensure strategic business objectives are met.
• May participate in the development of annual and long-term objectives for the organization.
• Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Ensure technical excellence is maintained by participating in the planning and acquiring of metrology equipment, software, and tooling required to meet current company certifications and customer requirements.
• May act as a QA spokesperson with line management, program managers, technical staff, and outside representatives.
• Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology while maintaining the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• 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.


Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelors in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of progressively complex QA experience with at least three of those years having management responsibilities. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate a detailed and extensive working knowledge and understanding of QA principles, concepts, theories, regulations and practices with extensive knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9100/9102 requirements.
• Demonstrated proven leadership skills, including organizing, planning, scheduling and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines and milestones.
• Must possess:
  • The ability to resolve technical and management issues
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and present findings
  • Proven track record and thorough understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Subject Matter Expert level of knowledge in metrology to include; Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) and Laser Tracker (Leica type) programming and operation
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees, management, outside representatives and customers.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Department of Defense Security Clearance
• Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis, in a team environment, and be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• US citizenship is required.
• Travel up to 25%.

Salary:$73,750 - $132,010

Salary : $73,750 - $132,010