Quality Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedule

9/80 program

Paid parental leave

Community service hours

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Goose Creek, SC seeks a Quality Engineer responsible for quality system development and supporting product quality improvements. You will develop, maintain, and deploy Quality Plans translating customer requirements into planned activities and provide technical training to junior engineers, technicians and inspectors.

Responsibilities include leading internal audits, root cause analysis and corrective actions, coordinating with suppliers, and mentoring teams to ensure conformance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in quality engineering or related role.
• Experience with ISO standards and Six Sigma tools.
• ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred.
• Ability to understand military specifications and read blueprints.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to define problems and drive to root cause and effective corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and deploy quality plans and activities that translate customer requirements into planned activities.
• Conduct quality system development and support product quality improvements.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians and inspectors.
• Lead internal audits and drive root cause corrective actions.
• Review engineering/test and contractor documentation to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Provide technical support to assembly/test/inspection personnel and develop inspection methods.

Skills

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Problem solving

Military specifications literacy

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

2+ years of experience

Tools

ASQ/Black Belt preferred

Job description

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

Responsible for quality system development and supporting product quality improvements. Develop, maintain, and deploy Quality Plans and activities that translate Customer requirements into planned activities. Ability to work independently and to provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and inspectors.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality system development and supporting product quality improvements
• Develop, maintain and deploy quality plans and activities that translate customer requirements into planned activities
• Ability to work independently and to provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians and inspectors
• Perform analyses of program requirements and prepares responsive quality plans, procedures, schedules and resource allocations to assure optimum quality support
• Review and approve engineering/test and contractor documentation and provide input to assure that appropriate quality requirements are addressed
• Provide ongoing quality system support to include performing internal audits, ensuring implementation of root cause corrective actions
• Lead product quality improvement teams, Material Review Boards and participates in Failure Review Boards
• Evaluate and dispose of non-conforming material
• Provide 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 materials
• Lead in resolving customer quality issues and driving root cause and corrective action on process and product quality issues
• Assist in developing and deploying SPC initiatives
• Analyze and execute projects independently
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer, as required
• Evaluate 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 actions
• Lead and execute customer quality program requirements
• Develop and generate statistical reports on inspection activities and results, new product or process testing results, etc and recommend action as required
• Establish programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production and processing equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical facilities
• Consider financial impacts of quality process controls and inspections
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Job 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 requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• Experienced with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics
• Technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred
• 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

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require 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.