Quality Engineer II: Naval Power Systems Impact

Leonardo DRS; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

9/80 work schedule

Career development

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems in Menomonee Falls, WI seeks a Quality Engineer II to help ensure reliability, performance, and compliance of advanced naval power systems. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program teams to solve complex problems and drive process improvements.

This role emphasizes leading QA activities, applying root-cause analysis, developing quality plans and controls, and supporting government contracts and regulatory requirements in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing/defense or other regulated environments.
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies such as FMEA, CAPA, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, SPC, and process capability analysis.
• Working knowledge of quality-management systems and standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100 or comparable requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills across technical and operational teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach and champion of quality across the product lifecycle.
• Experience supporting electromechanical products, power systems, electronics, or complex assemblies.
• ASQ certification such as CQE or CQA.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen or other continuous improvement frameworks.
• Experience with government contracts, military standards, or customer-specific quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support quality assurance activities across product development, manufacturing, and supplier processes.
• Apply root-cause analysis and corrective action methodologies to resolve nonconformances and prevent recurrence.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality plans, inspection strategies, work instructions, and process controls.
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering to evaluate process capability, identify risks, and implement improvements.
• Conduct internal audits, support customer and regulatory audits, and ensure alignment with quality standards.
• Review engineering changes, production documentation, and inspection data for compliance and readiness.
• Use data to monitor quality performance, communicate trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Participate in cross-functional problem solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Job description

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems in Menomonee Falls, WI seeks a Quality Engineer II to help ensure reliability, performance, and compliance of advanced naval power systems. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program teams to solve complex problems and drive process improvements.

This role emphasizes leading QA activities, applying root-cause analysis, developing quality plans and controls, and supporting government contracts and regulatory requirements in a