Senior Quality Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Savings plan

9/80 flexible work schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Melbourne, FL seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead development and deployment of quality systems across customer programs and projects. You will drive root cause analysis, corrective action, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers, technicians, and inspectors to ensure product and process quality.

Responsibilities include leading quality plans, supplier quality activities, internal audits, and SPC initiatives while mentoring junior quality engineers and interfacing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality or related roles.
• ASQ certification or Green Belt preferred.
• Proficient with ISO standards and Six Sigma tools; strong statistical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality system processes across programs.
• Lead quality plans translating customer requirements into activities.
• Manage cross-functional teams of engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
• Lead Material/Failure Review Boards and supplier quality audits.
• Provide customer and management interfaces on quality issues.; drive root-cause and corrective actions.

Skills

5+ years experience

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

ISO standards

Six Sigma / statistics

Blueprint reading

Communication & writing

Problem solving & corrective action

Leadership of engineers/technicians

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

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Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

Job ID:115221

The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborneplatforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Business Unit: EOIS
Location: Melbourne, FL
Career Functional Area: Quality
Telework Type: On-site
Relocation Available:
Type: Full-time exempt
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: First

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of quality system processes across customer programs and projects. This role directs cross-functional teams of engineers, technicians, and inspectors, driving root cause analysis and corrective action while serving as the primary customer and management interface on product and process quality issues. Additional responsibilities include leading Material/Failure Review Boards, deploying SPC initiatives, managing supplier quality and audits, and mentoring junior quality engineers.

Job Responsibilities

• 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
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• 2+ years of root cause project leadership experience
• Proficient technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• ASQ certification or Green Belt preferred
• Proficient with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics
• Ability to understand military specifications and to read blueprints
• Ability to communicate efficetively accross multiple functions including technical and non technical specilizations
• 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 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 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.

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.