Quality Analyst

Quality Analyst

Location: Dallas, TX, US, 75243

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

Business Unit: EOIS

Location: Dallas, TX

Career Functional Area: Quality Engineering

Type: Exempt Full Time

Schedule: 9/80 Shift: 1st

Job Summary: Play a lead role in aerospace quality management system functions for the Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems business unit. Help ensure compliance to both internal processes and external regulations (e.g., AS9100) by leading internal audits and preparations for external audits and support activities. Provides management and oversight of the document management system. Troubleshoot and diagnose weaknesses with existing processes, offering suggestions on modifications and improvements. Support compliance-based projects and processes that ensure continuously improving value to our customers and business units.

Job Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in management of internal and external audits.
• Manage the internal audit program (e.g., schedule, execution, reporting)
• Quickly drive audit actions to closure noting opportunities for improvement, not just compliance.
• Assist in logistics of external AS9100 & other customer audits.
• Prepare and/or teach audit preparation training classes for potential auditees.
• Own all aspects of the Quality document management system and change control.
• Comfortable reviewing significant amounts of documentation to ensure compliance.
• Provide reporting, communication, and oversight of site CAPAs.
• Able to negotiate and drive changes, big and small, that allow for quality compliance with minimal impact on the efficiency of other business operations.
• Assist documenting metrology out-of-tolerance occurrences.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance is required.
• Familiar knowledge of quality management systems required (e.g. AS9100, ISO:9001)
• Internal Audit experience required.
• Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) experience.
• Strong background with compliance, documentation, record keeping, etc.
• Strong people skills and the ability to work well with cross-functional teams and/or employees from numerous backgrounds and job functions (design, engineering, manufacturing, management, contracts, programs, etc.).
• Good teaching/training skills, as well as patience, to help others learn and understand AS9100 requirements.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Communicate clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

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.

Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only 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.