Lead Quality Assurance Technician: Advanced Inspections

Leonardo DRS; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Technician in West Plains, MO. This role leads advanced inspection execution, certifies tools/fixtures, and sustains measurement discipline across programs while partnering with Quality Engineering and Metrology.

The position requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline, strong leadership, and experience with ESD. Soldering and wire bonding are a plus in a 1st shift role.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree or equivalent technical experience in the field.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Experience handling small delicate components with ESD practices.
• Soldering and wire bonding experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with data tools and gentle handling of chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality technician delivering advanced inspection execution across programs.
• Provide leadership support to the Quality Supervisor and develop inspection aids.
• Drive record quality and support audit readiness with QE and Metrology.
• Train and mentor technicians and contribute to standard work improvements.
• Coordinate tool/fixture certification activities and calibration processes.
• Support internal audits and customer visits by providing inspection evidence.

Skills

Leadership

Inspection

ESD practices

Soldering

Wire bonding

Education

Associate's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Access

Excel

LabVIEW

Job description

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Technician in West Plains, MO. This role leads advanced inspection execution, certifies tools/fixtures, and sustains measurement discipline across programs while partnering with Quality Engineering and Metrology.

The position requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline, strong leadership, and experience with ESD. Soldering and wire bonding are a plus in a 1st shift role.