Senior Quality Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Melbourne, FL, seeks an Engineer III, Quality to lead quality planning and drive process improvements across manufacturing, test, and supplier teams.

You will translate customer requirements into disciplined quality execution and help teams improve performance, reduce risk, and strengthen compliance. You will guide audits, nonconforming material reviews, and corrective actions, working with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust quality from design through delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, ISO standards, Six Sigma tools, and statistical methods.
• Ability to define problems, identify root cause, and drive corrective action.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation to ensure quality requirements in engineering, test, and contractor deliverables.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and military requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning and execution for programs, translating requirements into quality activities.
• Drive process and product improvements across manufacturing, test, and supplier teams to reduce defects.
• Develop and implement quality system procedures, work instructions, controls, and quality plans.
• Analyze data, inspection results, and quality trends to identify issues and propose corrective action.
• Lead root cause and corrective action efforts, including audits and materials reviews.
• Interface with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality issues and communicate progress and results.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Statistical methods

Quality systems / ISO

Reading blueprints/specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job ID: 114935

Role Details

• Business Unit: Land Electronics
• Location: Melbourne, FL
• Career Functional Area: Quality
• Telework Type: Onsite
• Type: Full-time
• Schedule: 1st
• Shift: 9/10

Our Mission

At Leonardo DRS Land Electronics, we build rugged, cutting‑edge electronic systems that keep our warfighters connected, protected, and dominant on every battlefield. From advanced vehicle electronics and power management to tactical communications and sensor integration, our gear is engineered for the harshest environments – and the highest stakes. We move fast, innovate relentlessly, and deliver solutions that turn technology into tactical advantage. Join us and own the edge where innovation meets mission.

Job Summary

At Leonardo DRS, quality is mission‑critical. Our teams build and deliver technologies that must perform reliably in demanding environments, and this role helps ensure those standards are built in from the start. As an Engineer III, Quality, you will lead quality planning, drive process and product improvement, and solve issues at the root cause across manufacturing, test, and supplier teams. You will play a visible role in translating customer requirements into disciplined execution while helping teams improve performance, reduce risk, and strengthen compliance. This is a strong opportunity for a quality professional who wants ownership, cross‑functional influence, and room to grow.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning and execution for programs and projects, translating customer and contract requirements into clear, effective quality activities.
• Drive process and product improvement initiatives across manufacturing, test, and supplier teams to improve performance and reduce defects.
• Develop and implement quality system procedures, work instructions, controls, and quality plans that improve consistency and compliance.
• Analyze product and process data, inspection results, and quality trends to identify issues and recommend corrective action.
• Lead root cause and corrective action efforts, including internal audits, Material Review Boards, Failure Review Boards, and nonconforming material review.
• Partner with assembly, test, and inspection teams to improve workmanship, inspection methods, sampling plans, and interpretation of specifications.
• Serve as a key interface with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality issues and communicate progress, risk, and results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, supplier quality, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, ISO standards, Six Sigma tools, and statistical methods.
• Ability to define problems, identify root cause, and drive effective corrective action.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation and ensuring quality requirements are addressed in engineering, test, and contractor deliverables.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and military requirements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, negotiation, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or guide engineers, technicians, and inspectors in support of quality and program goals.

Preferred Qualifications/Additional Skills

• ASQ CQE certification and/or Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Experience in supplier quality engineering, including supplier audits and supplier corrective action management.
• Background supporting complex technical products in electrical, mechanical, software, laser, optical, or supplier quality environments.
• Experience leading SPC initiatives and improving inspection or measurement system effectiveness.
• Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Benefits

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.