Quality Engineer, Grand Rapids MI

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Quality Engineer, Grand Rapids MI

Location: Walker, MI, United States

Category: Quality Control

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Walker

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 15949716

Date Posted: Apr 23, 2025

Description: Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring products meet the quality standards throughout the manufacturing process, focusing on developing and implementing quality control systems, identifying and resolving issues and improving processes.

• Monitor entire production process and perform regular tests to identify potential problems and issues in early stages
• Inspect materials and systems to find defects and enhance durability
• Investigate and identify root causes of technical issues and performing problem solving activities (8D, fishbone diagram, Pareto charts, 5-why, etc.) to correct or recommend fixes
• Prepare reports and/or documentation of malfunctions and corrective actions
• Review work instructions and quality documentation for compliance to drawings and customer requirements
• Setting and tracking quality assurance goals
• Working with internal teams to improve the quality of product for enhancing customer satisfaction
• Coordinate with external Quality Assurance Auditors and technician to ensure compliance
• Reads, writes and interprets work instructions to ensure accuracy of work performed.
• May be asked to perform some of the following off-line tasks including quality checks, down-time reporting and housekeeping duties.
• Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization or as assigned by your leader.
• Interpret specifications and customer requirements.
• Supervise hourly quality personnel as needed.
• Familiarity with mil-specs, electrical wiring specs and general testing protocols.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and 7+ years' experience in quality, quality control or manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or another related field preferred
• Seven plus year experience in manufacturing, quality control or quality engineer required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Professional persona with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret drawings, work instructions, and written work instructions

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring products meet the quality standards throughout the manufacturing process, focusing on developing and implementing quality control systems, identifying and resolving issues and improving processes.

• Monitor entire production process and perform regular tests to identify potential problems and issues in early stages
• Inspect materials and systems to find defects and enhance durability
• Investigate and identify root causes of technical issues and performing problem solving activities (8D, fishbone diagram, Pareto charts, 5-why, etc.) to correct or recommend fixes
• Prepare reports and/or documentation of malfunctions and corrective actions
• Review work instructions and quality documentation for compliance to drawings and customer requirements
• Setting and tracking quality assurance goals
• Working with internal teams to improve the quality of product for enhancing customer satisfaction
• Coordinate with external Quality Assurance Auditors and technician to ensure compliance
• Reads, writes and interprets work instructions to ensure accuracy of work performed.
• May be asked to perform some of the following off-line tasks including quality checks, down-time reporting and housekeeping duties.
• Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization or as assigned by your leader.
• Interpret specifications and customer requirements.
• Supervise hourly quality personnel as needed.
• Familiarity with mil-specs, electrical wiring specs and general testing protocols.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and 7+ years' experience in quality, quality control or manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or another related field preferred
• Seven plus year experience in manufacturing, quality control or quality engineer required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Professional persona with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret drawings, work instructions, and written work instructions

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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