Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Bloomington, MN DEFENSE Full-time Posted Sep 30, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring a Manufacturing Quality Engineer, full-time, on-site in Bloomington, MN, in the DEFENSE sector.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Quality Engineer. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

Designs, implements, and maintains quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products

Designs methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products

Performs analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary

Reviews Documents/Drawings/Instructions for conformance to requirements

Compares defects against standards and recommends dispositions, and verifies implementation of rework

Collects, organizes and analyzes project data, generates and/or reviews metrics

Performs audits, assigns corrective action, and verifies implementation

Participates in project reviews and meetings including technical design reviews, technical peer reviews

Verifies compliance to defined requirements

Witnesses and or monitors test activities

Receives instructions from immediate supervisor

Contact with multiple work groups

Works under general supervision

Interfaces with various engineering disciplines, manufacturing, program management, and other quality personnel

Some contact with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality departments

Works as an individual technical contributor on one or multiple project

Participates as an active member of the project team

Interfaces with customer representatives

Provides resolution to problems of moderate scope

Travel may be required

Security clearance may be required KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Very solid knowledge of engineering (i.e., software, electrical, systems, etc) methodologies, tools, and standards

Very solid knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, CMMI, ISO 14001ASME, ANSI, EIA, etc.

Very solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Very solid written and verbal communications skills

Ability to think creatively

Ability to multi-task

Very solid skills in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions

Very solid ability to clearly recognize and report relevant to sound quality engineering practices

Very solid knowledge of interpretation of drawings

Very solid skills in reviewing documents/drawings/instructions for conformance to requirements techniques

Very solid skills in reporting quality activities, findings, and issues both in writing and verbally

Very solid interpersonal skills

Very solid knowledge of use of relevant inspection/measurement tools and techniques

Very solid computer skills, both desktop software and required factory or engineering tools

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Experience with the following:

First Article Inspections

Root Cause Tools

Corrective Action Initiatives

Process Improvement

Stock Sweeps

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Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range
USD $98,759.00 - USD $109,560.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

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