Senior Quality Engineer — Lead Quality & Process Improvement

Leonardo DRS; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead program quality systems and drive improvements across multiple disciplines. You will translate customer requirements into actionable quality plans and mentor engineers, technicians, and inspectors to meet quality milestones.

The role emphasizes internal audits, supplier quality, and root-cause analysis to resolve critical issues on military and aerospace programs. Strong technical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years of quality experience.
• Proficient in SPC tools and analytics with ROI reporting capability.
• Familiar with ISO/AS9100, Six Sigma and military specifications.
• Ability to read blueprints and communicate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve quality system processes across programs.
• Lead quality plans translating customer requirements into actions.
• Mentor engineers, technicians, and inspectors and drive improvements.
• Coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Perform internal audits and monitor supplier quality initiatives.
• Provide technical support to assembly, test, and inspection teams.

Skills

SPC tools

Root cause analysis

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ISO/AS9100

Six Sigma

SPC software

Job description

Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead program quality systems and drive improvements across multiple disciplines. You will translate customer requirements into actionable quality plans and mentor engineers, technicians, and inspectors to meet quality milestones.

The role emphasizes internal audits, supplier quality, and root-cause analysis to resolve critical issues on military and aerospace programs. Strong technical and communication skills are essential.