Supervisor Quality

Job ID: 115501 Your future starts here! Kick off 2026 with a career that makes a difference at Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO. We’re growing and actively hiring for multiple openings across a variety of roles. If you’re motivated, ready to learn, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you. Explore our open positions and apply today: The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area. -Business Unit: Land SystemsLocation: West Plains, MOTelework Type: NoneRelocation Available: No Relocation Benefit Type: Full TimeSchedule: 4/10 (Monday - Thursday)(1) Position First Shift: 6:00am - 4:30pm; (1) Position Second Shift 4:30pm - 3:00amJob SummaryResponsible for supervising a team of quality technicians and inspectors for a program, commodity, or quality system process. Promote innovative use of quality tools, championing proactive quality improvement techniques in lieu of traditional inspection activities. Job ResponsibilitiesResponsible for supervising a team of quality technicians and inspectors for a program, commodity, or quality system process Promote innovative use of quality tools, championing proactive quality improvement techniques in lieu of traditional inspection activitiesResponsible for supervising a team of technicians and inspectors independentlyAssist in managing budget, cost, and schedule input for quality assignmentsDevelop recommendations for improvements that increase product uniformity and reliability and improves quality characteristics to reduce field failures and issuesEnsure that products are inspected and tested as required prior to shipmentAssist in developing and initiate methods and procedures for inspection, testing and evaluationEstablish quality control programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production and processing equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical facilities Direct quality control workers engaged in measuring and testing products and tabulating quality and reliability dataPrepare quality control reports, requirements, etc, in response to request for proposals, quotes, brochures, manuals, etc.Review quality control program plans and inspection plans submitted for approvalWork with Facility / Manufacturing Managers in establishing quality plans, procedures, and implementation on the manufacturing floorDevelop short- and long-range plans to improve the effectiveness of systems and processes while ensuring compliance with customer and internal quality standards, and to identify and resolve systematic and incidental quality problemsDevelop and implement a systematic and effective process to investigate and resolve customer concerns and issues, and to ensure mutually beneficial and collaborative actions to maintain product qualitySupport, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organizationAttend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetingsSupervise teams of technicians and inspectorsParticipate in special projects and performs other related work as assignedParticipate on teams for new product development as directedMaintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of quality and process improvement May serve as liaison with customers on items of product quality or reliabilityVisit customers and suppliers when necessary to confer on specific quality issuesJob Responsibilities Part IIQualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or related technical field, or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years of experience Proficient technical expertise and application domain knowledge ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred Proficient with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics Ability to understand military specifications and to read blueprints Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills Ability to define problems and drive to root cause and effective corrective actionTaking 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 4/10 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits onlyLeonardo 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.#LSY