Senior Supervisor Quality

Leonardo DRS; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in High Ridge, MO, is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead a team of technicians and inspectors on a program. You will champion proactive quality improvement, manage budgets and schedules, and develop methods for inspection and testing to ensure product reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience; ASQ/Black Belt preferred, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or related technical field, or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Proficient technical expertise and application domain knowledge.
• ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred; Proficient with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics.
• Ability to understand military specifications and to read blueprints.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Quality technicians and inspectors for a program, commodity or quality system process.
• Promote proactive quality improvement techniques in lieu of traditional inspection activities.
• Manage budget, cost and schedule input for quality assignments.
• Ensure products are inspected and tested prior to shipment and that quality plans are followed.
• Develop and implement methods for inspection, testing and evaluation; establish quality control programs.
• Direct quality control workers and review data for compliance with program requirements.
• Develop corrective actions to support task problems and failures; participate in audits and reviews.
• Plan, organize and direct quality assurance audits for assigned customer projects; liaise with customers on quality issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality control

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

ASQ certification

Six Sigma tools

ISO Standards

Blueprint reading

Job description

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Location: High Ridge, MO, US, 63049

Job ID:115214

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Company Overview

DRS Marlo Coil manufactures durable heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment serving industrial, commercial, utility, and marine sectors. Our custom-engineered heat transfer solutions are designed to cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for both process applications and building comfort. Our equipment is proudly installed on most U.S. Navy surface combatant ships and submarines. Additionally, DRS Marlo Coil is strategically positioned for substantial growth in the Industrial and Commercial markets. For more information on Leonardo DRS, visit www.leonardodrs.com , and for details on our Commercial/Industrial operations, see www.marlocoil.com.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising a team of Quality technicians and inspectors for a program, commodity or quality system process
• Promote innovative use of quality tools, championing proactive quality improvement techniques in lieu of traditional inspection activities
• Manage budget, cost and schedule input for quality assignments
• Manage quality inspection and test functions to ensure that proposed and existing products and processes are reviewed for the purpose of avoiding or eliminating unnecessary quality issues; develop recommendations for improvements that increase product uniformity and reliability and improves quality characteristics to reduce field failures and issues
• Ensure that products are inspected and tested as required prior to shipment
• Develop and initiate methods and procedures for inspection, testing and evaluation
• Establish quality control programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production and processing equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical facilities
• Review data submitted to ensure compliance with program requirements
• Develop and implement methods and procedures for quality control procedures and devise methods to assess cost and responsibility of discrepant material
• Direct quality control workers engaged in measuring and testing products and tabulating quality and reliability data
• Provide technical and operational support and/or services to ensure quality control standards are met in providing support to various project tasks
• Develop reports and papers on the progress and status of assigned projects
• Develop corrective actions to support task problems and failures
• Review quality control program plans and inspection plans submitted for approval
• Plan, organize and direct quality assurance audits for assigned customer projects
• Determine quality control methodology and techniques used in inspecting and testing assigned contractor systems and/or equipment
• Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to product quality and reliability and inspection
• Work with Facility/Manufacturing Managers in establishing quality plans, procedures, and implementation on the manufacturing floor
• Develop short- and long-range plans to improve the effectiveness of systems and processes while ensuring compliance with customer and internal quality standards, and to identify and resolve systematic and incidental quality problems
• Develop and implement a systematic and effective process to investigate and resolve customer concerns and issues, and to ensure mutually beneficial and collaborative actions to maintain product quality
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
• Supervise teams of technicians and inspectors
• Participate in special projects and performs other related work as assigned
• Participate on teams for new product development as directed
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of quality and process improvement
• May serve as liaison with customers on items of product quality or reliability
• Visit customers and suppliers when necessary to confer on specific quality issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or related technical field, or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Proficient technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred Proficient with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics
• Ability to understand military specifications and to read blueprints
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills
• Ability to define problems and drive to root cause and effective corrective action

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.

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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.