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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\nDevelops and implements methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed | Designs and installs sophisticated testing equipment and performs product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates | Analyzes reports and effective products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions | Collaborates with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensures that effective corrective actions are implemented and contributes to supplier quality improvement programsImpact of the Role\nGeneral Profile\nRequires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines \nSolves complex problems \nWorks independently, receives minimal guidance\nMay lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives \nActs as a resource for colleagues with less experience\nConsistent exercise of discretion & judgment\nEssential Functions\n Establishes quality standards for products and processes and suggest modifications meant to prevent defects in components or final products. \nWorks closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, product management, and production, to identify and mitigate quality risks. \nAudits production processes, raw materials, or suppliers/vendors to ensure that established quality standards are met. \nConducts root cause analysis for defects, non-conformities, or other quality failures. \nMay be responsible for ensuring compliance with formal external quality standards, such as ISO 9001. \nRequired Qualifications\nRequired education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience\n Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)\nPreferred Qualifications\nPreferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree\nDiscipline/Major: Quality, Manufacturing, or related Engineeringdiscipline\n Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Ability to identify and seek needed information/Research skills. Problem-solving skills. Leadership skills. Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems and FAI Standard AS9102. Working exp. leading teams in failure and root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions. Interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques. Exp comprehending and translating system requirements as well as contractual requirements to ensure full compliance is flowed down through product, assembly, and test documentation.\nExperience in DoD/DoW product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test and delivery. \nGeneral knowledge of industry technical standards such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.\nExperience reviewing Statement of Work (SOW), Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), knowledge of Purhcase Order Quality Requirements.\nPhysical Requirements\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.\nRequires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.\nWork primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.\nTravel Requirements\nUp to 25% travel likely.Pay Range (USD)\n$105,094.00 - $142,186.00Additional Compensation\nHired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program._____________________________\nThe 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. 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