Senior Quality Manager — Onsite Manufacturing

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

9/80 schedule & flexible hours

Paid time off

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Land Electronics in Melbourne, FL is seeking a hands-on Quality Control Leader to supervise onsite, drive metrics, and own inspection rigor. You will lead the team, ensure conformance to drawings, and coordinate with IPTs to maintain production pace while improving quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, data-driven decisions, and implementing corrective actions across the shop floor, with strong emphasis on audits and certifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a Quality Control team in a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Control team — setting clear expectations, coaching and mentoring inspectors, resolving conflict directly, and building a positive, accountable team culture.

Skills

Quality Leadership

Dimensional Inspection

GD&T Interpretation

ISO 9001 & AS9100

Root Cause Analysis

MRB Dispositioning

Drawing Interpretation

Quality Data Tools

Strong Communication

Team Leadership

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Gauges

Optical Comparators

Power BI

Job description

Leonardo DRS Land Electronics in Melbourne, FL is seeking a hands-on Quality Control Leader to supervise onsite, drive metrics, and own inspection rigor. You will lead the team, ensure conformance to drawings, and coordinate with IPTs to maintain production pace while improving quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, data-driven decisions, and implementing corrective actions across the shop floor, with strong emphasis on audits and certifications.