Quality Engineer V
General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
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.
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Non-Destructive Examination/Testing (NDE/NDT) ASNT Certified LVL III and or TC-1A or NAS 410 Quality Engineer in our Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group at our Tupelo Mississippi Manufacturing Facility.
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult Material and Mechanical problems focusing on NDE/NDT of production parts and on failure analysis of parts in service. Working within the Quality Engineering Department to participate in investigations using various NDE/NDT methods such as Visual (VT), Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Radiography (RT), Liquid Penetrant (LP), and other NDE/NDT methods to discover and document findings, communicate results and make technical presentations as required to support contractual and organizational requirements. May coordinate segments of specific projects and will have frequent inter-organization and customer contact related to complex technical issues.
This position requires a self-starting, hands-on person to work with Suppliers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Inspectors (NDE/NDT LVL I and II), and other internal Quality Engineers NDE/NDT LVL III to solve design, production, and field support issues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of NDE/NDT quality assurance programs and systems on one or more mid to large size projects.Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a review of identifiable factors.Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.Creates or recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.Assists in determining Root Cause of failure on various reported field failures of EMS products and components.Ensures accurate and effective collection and interpretation of data to support the appropriate corrective action recommendations.Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, develops company procedures, utilize, troubleshoot and maintain test systems and instruments for nondestructive testing/inspection.Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, develops, train, qualifies and maintains NDT personnel qualification certifications.Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, evaluates and advises Design Engineers regarding engineering drawings for appropriate NDE/NDT methods of products at various stages of production on machined, formed and welded/fabricated components.Working knowledge of NDT methods required per drawing information to welded joints in accordance with AWS D17.1, D1.1, D.1.6, D1.2, and NAVSEA TechPubs 278/248, 1688, and 0200 specifications.Participates in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems.Audits supplier NDE/NDT programs and systems for deficiency identification and correction.Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents. Prepares and delivers technical presentations as required.Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.Performs and or participates in fracture/failure investigations and Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) analysis.May perform incoming material/part inspection.May generate non-conformances, material rejections, and corrective action reports, as well as communicating final acceptance test reports with customers.May also generate and maintain files of all quality and as-built information for each product.May represent the organization in providing solutions to designers, drawing specifications or technical issues associated with specific projects or programs.Expected to work in an ethical and safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.Performs 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.
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Non-Destructive Examination/Testing (NDE/NDT) ASNT Certified LVL III and or TC-1A or NAS 410 Quality Engineer in our Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group at our Tupelo Mississippi Manufacturing Facility.
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult Material and Mechanical problems focusing on NDE/NDT of production parts and on failure analysis of parts in service. Working within the Quality Engineering Department to participate in investigations using various NDE/NDT methods such as Visual (VT), Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Radiography (RT), Liquid Penetrant (LP), and other NDE/NDT methods to discover and document findings, communicate results and make technical presentations as required to support contractual and organizational requirements. May coordinate segments of specific projects and will have frequent inter-organization and customer contact related to complex technical issues.
This position requires a self-starting, hands-on person to work with Suppliers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Inspectors (NDE/NDT LVL I and II), and other internal Quality Engineers NDE/NDT LVL III to solve design, production, and field support issues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of NDE/NDT quality assurance programs and systems on one or more mid to large size projects.Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a review of identifiable factors.Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.Creates or recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.Assists in determining Root Cause of failure on various reported field failures of EMS products and components.Ensures accurate and effective collection and interpretation of data to support the appropriate corrective action recommendations.Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, develops company procedures, utilize, troubleshoot and maintain test systems and instruments for nondestructive testing/inspection.Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, develops, train, qualifies and maintains NDT personnel qualification certifications.Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, evaluates and advises Design Engineers regarding engineering drawings for appropriate NDE/NDT methods of products at various stages of production on machined, formed and welded/fabricated components.Working knowledge of NDT methods required per drawing information to welded joints in accordance with AWS D17.1, D1.1, D.1.6, D1.2, and NAVSEA TechPubs 278/248, 1688, and 0200 specifications.Participates in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems.Audits supplier NDE/NDT programs and systems for deficiency identification and correction.Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents. Prepares and delivers technical presentations as required.Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.Performs and or participates in fracture/failure investigations and Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) analysis.May perform incoming material/part inspection.May generate non-conformances, material rejections, and corrective action reports, as well as communicating final acceptance test reports with customers.May also generate and maintain files of all quality and as-built information for each product.May represent the organization in providing solutions to designers, drawing specifications or technical issues associated with specific projects or programs.Expected to work in an ethical and safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.Performs 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.
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