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QA Eng Tech Lead

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT)

United States, Maine, Saco

291 North St (Show on map)

Jan 16, 2026

QA Eng Tech Lead

Job Locations

US-ME-Saco

Requisition ID

2025-35334

Position Type

Full Time

Position Classification

On-Site

Job Function

Quality

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. 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

Develops 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 defective 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 programs.
Experience working with titration and chemical analysis. High level of attention to detail.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Requires full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience

Completes a variety of atypical assignments
Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments
Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

Verify employees are following standards set by the company, industry regulators, and government agencies.
Inspect products and services during all stages of production.
Write reports to share observations about compliance and recommend changing the systems and processes as necessary.
Calibrate quality control measures to make sure they function properly.
Identify ways to improve existing processes and systems to improve quality and consistency.
Support employees understanding of regulations, follow procedures, and work within systems.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
Discipline/Major: Engineering or equivalent training and experience preferred
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Ability to identify and seek needed information/Research skills. Problem-solving skills. Leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
May need to stand for long periods of time.
Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
May be requested to work a different shift.
Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.

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The 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. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.