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Company: General Atomics Aeronautical SystemsTitle: Quality Assurance DirectorJob Category: QualityCity: San DiegoState: CaliforniaTravel Percentage Required: 0% - 25%Clearance Required?: NoJob Summary:General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.This dynamic position reports to the Senior Manager/Director of Quality Assurance and is responsible for the planning, managing, and technical performance of the Product Support team. This role develops and deploys both strategic and tactical Quality Assurance performance measures, process and cost improvements to ensure excellent customer service. Directs Quality Control related to production including developing, evaluating, implementing, and monitoring those policies, and procedures, in compliance with AS9100, CMMI, customer, and applicable regulatory requirements. Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate management. May be responsible for decisions that have serious impact on overall success of QA and/or corporation where erroneous decisions could cause substantial expenditure of time and resources.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Quality Control and Product Support activities including planning, implementing, and managing technical performance to ensure quality and financial objectives are attained. Specific functional responsibility for Inspection and Manufacturing Quality Engineering.
Direct the development and implementation of defined and specific standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, accuracy, and reliability of company products and supplied goods.
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
Support the QA internal and external audits, and corrective action system.
Investigate product issues and develop innovative and practical solutions to complex technical and quality problems ensuring that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards. May include the processing of field failures and the administration of the Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
Participate in reviewing engineering designs to contribute quality requirements and considerations.
Consult with executive management to develop and implement current and annual technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives for the QA program(s) to ensure strategic business objectives are met. May also participate in the development of annual and long-term objectives for the organization.
Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by directing and participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
Must be able to establish and maintain excellent internal/external Customer and Government relations. Primary product related interface with Customer Quality and Engineering representatives.
May act as delegate and spokesperson with executive management, program managers, technical staff, customers, and government regulators on significant matters.
Oversee the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology while maintaining the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Other duties as assigned.
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time SalaryJob Qualifications:
Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as fifteen or more years of progressively complex QA experience with at least nine of those years having management responsibilities.
Must demonstrate a detailed and extensive working knowledge and understanding of QA principles, concepts, theories, regulations and practices.
Extensive knowledge of ISO 9000 or AS9100 or similar quality system.
Leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines and milestones.
Must possess the ability to resolve complex technical and management issues.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and present findings.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees, management and outside representatives.
Experience in the A&D industry with UAV/RPA products preferred.
US Citizenship Required?: YesGeneral Atomics and affiliated companies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
