Senior Quality Leader – Aerospace & Defense

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 134,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, in Germantown, MD, is hiring a Senior Manager Quality for an on-site, full-time role. The candidate will lead the Quality organization, develop and implement quality processes, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards across programs.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 7+ years of experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and AS9100/ISO 9001 expertise. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with at least 7 years of experience.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and writing skills.
• Deep knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality leadership to direct reports and cross-functional teams.
• Staff, train, and direct QA personnel.
• Maintain and improve the quality management system.
• Lead internal audits and manage corrective action processes.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers during development and production.
• Develop and review QA cost estimates for proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, in Germantown, MD, is hiring a Senior Manager Quality for an on-site, full-time role. The candidate will lead the Quality organization, develop and implement quality processes, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards across programs.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 7+ years of experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and AS9100/ISO 9001 expertise. U.S.