Quality Engineering Senior

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. Job SummaryJob ResponsibilitiesResponsible for developing program or project quality system processes and supporting product quality improvementsLead the efforts to develop maintain and deploy quality plans and activities that translate customer requirements into planned activitiesAbility to lead a group of engineers, technicians, and inspectorsResponsible for leading groups of engineers on customer programs or projects to achieve quality goals and milestonesResponsible for driving process and product improvement initiatives across multiple functional disciplinesPerform analyses of program requirements and prepare responsive quality plans, procedures, schedules and resource allocations to assure optimum quality supportReview and approve engineering / test and contractor documentation and provide input to assure that appropriate quality requirements are addressedDevelop and implement formalized quality system processes, procedures, and work instructionsLead the efforts to gather, organize, monitor, analyze and report on information on products and processesProvide ongoing quality system support to include performing internal audits, ensuring implementation of root cause corrective actionsLead product quality improvement teams, Material Review Boards and Failure Review BoardEvaluate and dispose of non-conforming materialProvide technical support for Assembly / Test / Inspection personnel to include executing workmanship improvement plans, developing inspection methods and criteria, specifying appropriate sampling plans, interpreting, and revising specifications, and processing non-conforming materialsAct as main customer and senior management interface in resolving customer quality issues and driving root cause and corrective action on process and product quality issuesDevelop and deploy SPC initiatives internally and at suppliersEvaluate and make recommendations on critical supplier selections and drives supplier continuous improvement processes, including leading on-site audits, evaluating prototypes, and reviewing and approving of supplier corrective actionsLead and execute customer quality program requirementsMonitor development activities to assure contract compliance, as requiredDevelop new procedural controls to address all aspects of quality programsDevelop and generate statistical reports on inspection activities and results, new product or process testing results, etc. and recommends action as requiredEstablish programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production and processing equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical facilitiesResponsible for financial impacts of quality process controls and inspectionsSupport, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organizationJob Responsibilities Part II• Attend appropriate customer, business, or program meetings• Prepare quality engineering reports and recommendations• Monitor and mentor junior quality engineers• Provide regular reporting of progress and status• Completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirementsQualifications• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of experience• Proficient technical expertise and application domain knowledge• Proficient in deploying and using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and analytics to predict failure trends and report quality ROI metrics to executives.• Proficient with ISO/AS9100 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 action• Electrical Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Supplier Quality EngineeringTaking 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. 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 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.#