Senior Quality Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Telemedicine

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems in Danbury, CT is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to turn demanding requirements into practical quality plans and strengthen the processes behind reliable products.

In this role you will partner with engineering, manufacturing, test, supply chain and program teams, translate requirements into quality plans and acceptance criteria, lead root-cause investigations, review nonconforming material, and drive continuous improvements through data and audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• ASQ certification or Black Belt is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and Six Sigma tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, test, supply chain, and program teams to build quality into the work from the start.
• Translate customer and technical requirements into quality plans, inspection approaches, and clear acceptance criteria.
• Lead investigations into product and process issues, identify root causes, and help teams put effective corrective actions in place.
• Support the review and disposition of nonconforming material while keeping decisions grounded in requirements and risk.
• Use quality data, audits, and lessons learned to identify improvements and check that those improvements hold.
• Share your expertise with inspectors, technicians, and fellow engineers, helping others understand both the requirement and the reason behind it.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality data analysis

Project communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred

Tools

ISO Standards

Six Sigma

Statistics

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Danbury, CT, US, 06810-8147

Job ID:115434

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

At Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems, our teams develop technologies and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. We’re looking for a Senior Quality Engineer in Danbury who can turn demanding requirements into practical quality plans, help teams solve problems at their source, and strengthen the processes behind reliable products.

What You Will Do

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, test, supply chain, and program teams to build quality into the work from the start.
• Translate customer and technical requirements into quality plans, inspection approaches, and clear acceptance criteria.
• Lead investigations into product and process issues, identify root causes, and help teams put effective corrective actions in place.
• Support the review and disposition of nonconforming material while keeping decisions grounded in requirements and risk.
• Use quality data, audits, and lessons learned to identify improvements and check that those improvements hold.
• Share your expertise with inspectors, technicians, and fellow engineers, helping others understand both the requirement and the reason behind it.

Education & Experience Requirements

• 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
• 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 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.

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.

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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.