Senior Manager Quality

Job ID: 112955 Leonardo DRS is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. Leonardo DRS is committed to being an employer of choice of a highly qualified, diverse, effective and productive workforce. Company Overview DRS Marlo Coil manufactures robust heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment for industrial, commercial, utility and marine markets. Our custom engineered heat transfer solutions are used in a variety of configurations to cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for process and building comfort. We pride ourselves on having equipment on most surface combatant ships and submarines in the U.S. Navy fleet. Additionally, DRS Marlo Coil is positioned for significant growth in the Industrial/Commercial markets. For more information on Leonardo DRS, please visit and for more information on our Commercial/Industrial business, please visit: What You Will Do * Live the DRS Quality Mission Statement: Establish a culture of innovation within DRS Quality teams championing the deployment of superior processes in lieu of traditional inspection activities and ensuring the delivery of continuously improving value and compliance to our customers and business units. * Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and programs to enforce quality standards and enhance product reliability. * Mentor and inspire a team of quality professionals to achieve excellence. * Lead internal Quality communication programs and processes to ensure leadership and company awareness of compliance issues, activities, and federal, state, and local regulatory activities that affect technical and quality compliance. * Lead APEX opportunities across the Quality function and LOB driving improvements in processes (e.g.: trending and tracking of errors, inspection findings, and internal audit results) to review and analyze data to determine if modifications or additions to the current QA program are necessary and creates recommendations to ensure organizational compliance. * Identify systematic problems and coordinate corrective actions, systems or process changes that will resolve problems and improve operations. * Bring all compliance issues to the attention of management; advise the VP/GM and the responsible head of the company's compliance status and system wide implications of any findings. * Lead and develop our Quality Management System (QMS). * Review status of quality management system, developing and implementing actions to improve. * Perform direct coordination with customer and suppliers during early planning phases of development and production programs. * Act as Lead Auditor and conduct internal company audits including management of corrective action process. * Manage budget and department expenses. * Develop and review quality assurance cost estimates in support of proposal efforts * Assist in the development and approval of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Education & Experience Requirements * Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience in a related technical field with a minimum of 7 years of experience * Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills * Passion for precision, safety, and operational excellence * Ability to lead effective corrective action using disciplined problem solving methods and statistical analysis * In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001-2015 Standards * ISO Lead Auditor experience desired; bcertification preferred Six Sigma Black Belt certification desired * ASQ certification desired U.S. Citizenship required. Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #NPS Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S. Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles: * Integrity * Agility * Excellence * Customer Focus * Community & Respect * Innovation We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers. Nearest Major Market: St Louis