Overview:
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.
S.
Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Continuous Improvement Sr.
Specialist to join our Wilkes Barre, PA Team.
We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best.
Our products can be found with every U.
S.
military branch and with allies around the world.
We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.
GD-OTS in Wilkes Barre offers great benefits including Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits.
Develops policies, procedures, and methods to evaluate and improve the quality of products, materials, components and/or operations | Develops, assures and maintains the quality of products and processes through standard procedures & systems (e.
g.
, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14000 & AS9100 standards), quality audits/ review process, etc.
Responsibilities are within the Quality Assurance Methods Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines
Major Position Responsibilities:
Supervises quality assurance analysis to ensure consistent and reliable operation in a laboratory setting.
Implements quality control procedures for the laboratory.
Performs routine analysis to ensure the integrity of data, processes, and results and provides recommendations to improve quality standards.
Reviews and interprets test results to ensure accuracy, precision, and repeatability.
Performs calculations and determinations to validate results or specifications.
Validates and verifies methods and identifies issues that may affect the accuracy and integrity of test results.
Leads and directs the work of other employees and has some responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from the HR Directors & General Managers.
General Profile
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Working supervisor of a team (spends a portion of time performing the work supervised) or supervises the daily activities of production team members
Must have one or more of any direct report type
Basic Qualifications:
Required Education: Associate's Degree OR Equivalent Combination of Relevent Education & Experience
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Major: Quality, Engineer or related degree preferred.
Years and Area of Experience (required for the role): 3-5 years experience in a relevant function
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Calibration, Laboratory Practice Quality Assurance (LPQA), Laboratory Results Reporting, Precision Measurement, Quality Assurance Process, Quality Control/Testing, Quality Improvement, Reliability Analysis, Analyze Lab Results, Laboratory Equipment Maintenance, Validation Protocols
Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Less than 25% travel likely
Benefits: Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts.
Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution.
In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.