General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems
QA Sr Technician - 1st Shift (Receiving)
4300 Industrial Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 9, 2026
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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
Follows policies, procedures, and methods to evaluate and improve the quality of products, materials, components and/or operations | Follows and/ or 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 Position Location Detail: This position is located at our Main Plant facility.Impact of the Role
General Profile
- Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical scientific or operational processes
- Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
- Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
- Works with a moderate degree of supervision
- Performs manual tasks according to established procedures
Essential Functions
- Defines and specifies activities, processes, and standards to fulfill the quality requirements for materials, components, or products.
- Builds and maintains the infrastructure and systems necessary to consistently ensure the timely delivery of quality products.
- Identifies and addresses any issues with equipment performance.
- Audits, monitors, and determines the quality of manufacturing processes and/or outputs against defined internal and regulatory standards.
- Reports and troubleshoots manufacturing process deviations and defects in finished goods
- Conducts tests on materials or samples to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 2-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
- Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
- Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred
- Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications. Proficiency with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and optical inspection instruments. Familiarity with quality systems, NCR processes, and inspection plans (ANSI/ASQ, AQL). Experience with ERP or quality management systems preferred.
- 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.
- This position is Safety-Sensitive.
Additional Responsibilities
Execute inspections on incoming goods, validate supplier documents, and deploy precision tools to confirm specifications. Capture results in the quality system, flag and document nonconforming materials, and brief internal teams. Strengthen supplier quality, uphold calibrated equipment, enforce quality and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement.