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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - EEE Parts Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems · Bloomington, MN

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Level
Senior
Team
Quality
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
11 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior quality role at General Dynamics Mission Systems (aerospace & defense) in Bloomington, MN. Collect, organize, and analyze project data; generate and/or review metrics to identify trends and recommend updates to quality standards.

They ask for
2+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
ISO 9001, Supplier quality

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $85k–$120k.

Median of the low and high ends of 48 live postings that list pay, out of 78 quality engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 77 other live quality postings in Minnesota.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $83k–$118k, from 45 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 58%
  • ✓ Supplier quality 46%
  • Lean 37%
  • ✓ ISO 9001 37%
  • Six Sigma 36%
  • CAPA 35%

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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.

Requirements

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

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – EEE Parts Specialist serves as the primary technical interface between tactical programs, external customers, and the supply chain for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) parts. This specialized role combines supplier quality engineering expertise with deep knowledge of aerospace EEE parts requirements, guiding customers and internal programs through development phases from concept through qualification and production.

This position is responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and EEE parts meet established quality standards and rigorous space flight and defense requirements, while supporting customer success in navigating complex procurement, screening, qualification, and traceability requirements. The role requires exceptional technical communication skills to translate complex aerospace standards into actionable guidance for customers, suppliers, and internal teams alike.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Technical Guidance & Program Support (30%)

  • ◆Serve as the primary EEE parts technical advisor to Strategic Program customers, guiding them through development phases including Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Qualification Reviews
  • ◆Interpret and communicate complex military and NASA specifications (MIL-PRF, MIL-STD) in accessible terms for customer engineering teams
  • ◆Support proposal activities by providing EEE parts technical input, risk assessments, and cost/schedule impacts for various quality grade levels
  • ◆Participate in program reviews and provide status on EEE parts qualification, screening, and supplier readiness
  • ◆Develop and maintain customer-facing guidance documents, training materials, and technical bulletins
  • ◆Review documents, drawings, and instructions for conformance to

requirements

  • ✓Maintain currency with evolving specifications, industry alerts, and lessons learned affecting EEE parts

requirements

  • ✓Manage supplier corrective actions related to EEE parts quality escapes; assign corrective actions and verify implementation
  • ✓Monitor supplier performance including on-time delivery, incoming yield, and quality metrics
  • ✓Evaluate and approve procurement sources, ensuring parts are obtained from Original Component Manufacturers (OCMs) or authorized/franchised distributors only
  • ✓Implement counterfeit parts avoidance measures and support suspect part investigations
  • ✓Coordinate with suppliers on screening, lot qualification, and traceability documentation

requirements

  • ✓Apply solid knowledge of contract language including FARs, DFARs, and Government regulations to ensure proper quality flow-down to suppliers and subcontractors

requirements

for program teams, quality engineers, and procurement personnel

  • ✓Contribute to updates of organizational procedures and best practices for EEE parts management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

requirements

(MIL-PRF, MIL-STD, NASA standards)

  • ✓Solid knowledge of engineering methodologies, tools, and standards (electrical, systems, software)
  • ✓Solid knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, CMMI, ISO 14001, ASME,
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Basic

EEE Parts Qualification (20%)

  • •Oversee piece-part qualification testing including screening, Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA), and Quality Conformance Inspection (QCI)
  • •Review Source Control Drawings (SoCDs)
  • •Witness and/or monitor test activities to ensure compliance with program and specification

Supplier Quality Management (25%)

  • •Evaluate vendor capability to support EEE parts procurement for space and defense applications
  • •Conduct or coordinate supplier audits for non-QPL/QML manufacturers to ensure compliance with program

Quality Assurance & Process Compliance (15%)

  • •Design and implement quality assurance protocols for processing materials and production activities
  • •Collect, organize, and analyze project data; generate and/or review metrics to identify trends and recommend updates to quality standards
  • •Perform analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
  • •Perform audits, assign corrective actions, and verify implementation across programs and suppliers
  • •Resolve problems of moderate to complex scope, with the authority and ethical responsibility to stop production and/or shipments when evidence suggests quality problems requiring resolution
  • •Apply knowledge of ISO 9001, ASME, ANSI, EIA, and other applicable standards to ensure compliance

Documentation & Data Management (5%)

  • •Maintain traceability records including lot date codes, manufacturer identification, and serial numbers as required by program grade level
  • •Process and track GIDEP alerts and problem advisories; assess impact on program hardware and coordinate corrective actions
  • •Support development and maintenance of EEE Parts Management Plans for assigned programs
  • •Generate metrics and reports on EEE parts qualification status, supplier performance, and program compliance

Continuous Improvement & Process Development (5%)

  • •Identify opportunities to improve EEE parts selection, procurement, and qualification processes
  • •Contribute to lessons learned documentation and incorporation into program practices
  • •Support internal training on EEE parts

Technical Expertise

  • •Deep knowledge of aerospace EEE parts standards, specifications, and

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