Senior Quality Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Fort Walton Beach, FL, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead program quality efforts across electrical, mechanical, software, laser, and optical domains.

You will implement quality plans, drive root-cause analysis, and partner with customers and suppliers to ensure compliance with military specifications. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years of experience, and Six Sigma/ASQ familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop program quality system processes and support product quality improvements.
• Lead efforts to develop maintain and deploy quality plans and activities translating customer requirements into planned activities.
• Lead a group of engineers, technicians and/or inspectors.
• Provide ongoing quality system support including internal audits and corrective actions.
• Lead product quality improvement teams, MRB and FRB.
• Evaluate and dispose of non-conforming material.
• Provide technical support for Assembly/Test/Inspection personnel and interpret specifications.
• Act as main customer and senior management interface for quality issues and root-cause action.
• Develop and deploy SPC initiatives internally and with suppliers.
• Lead supplier quality evaluations and on-site audits.

Job description

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Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL, US, 32548 Fort Walton Beach, FL, US, 32548 FL, US

Job ID:115579

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Responsibilities

• Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages/Obsolescence
• Responsible for developing program or project quality system processes and supporting product quality improvements
• Lead the efforts to develop maintain and deploy quality plans and activities that translate customer requirements into planned activities
• Ability to lead a group of engineers, technicians and/or inspectors
• Responsible for leading groups of engineers on customer programs or projects
• Responsible for driving process and product improvement initiatives across multiple functional disciplines
• Perform analyses of program requirements and prepare 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
• Develop and implement formalized quality system processes, procedures and work instructions
• Lead the efforts to gather, organize, monitor, analyze and report on information on products and processes
• 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 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
• Act as main customer and senior management interface in resolving customer quality issues and driving root cause and corrective action on process and product quality issues
• Develop and deploy SPC initiatives internally and at suppliers
• 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
• Monitor development activities to assure contract compliance, as required
• Develop new procedural controls to address all aspects of quality programs
• Develop and generate statistical reports on inspection activities and results, new product or process testing results, etc and recommends action as required
• Establish programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production and processing equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical facilities
• Responsible for financial impacts of quality process controls and inspections
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• 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
• Specialties may include:
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Laser Engineering
• Optical Engineering
• Supplier Quality Engineering

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Commercial Aviation

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires 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 4/10 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. #AIS

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.