Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality strategies in our defense manufacturing environment. You will ensure regulatory compliance and lead continuous improvements for high-quality supplier performance.

You will manage supplier issues, conduct audits, and lead cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and risk mitigation across programs and lines of business. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field; minimum 5 years in defense electronics manufacturing.
• ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred.
• Proficient with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, and statistics.
• Able to read military specifications and blueprints.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to travel to suppliers sites as needed (10-25%).

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager for resolving supplier-caused issues and liaison with stakeholders.
• Lead on-site supplier engagements, including performance reviews, surveillances, and QMS audits.
• Conduct process and product audits, capacity assessments, ensuring supplier compliance.
• Evaluate and disposition non-conforming materials and lead root-cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Initiate and manage Supplier Corrective Action Plans with closure evidence.
• Monitor, report, improve supplier performance via data analysis and CI initiatives.
• Provide technical support for assembly/test/inspection personnel, specifying sampling plans.
• Represent the company with professionalism in supplier and customer engagements.
• Drive supplier continuous improvement and lead cross-functional teams.
• Analyze data to identify and mitigate supplier quality risks.
• Understand general procurement principles in defense and commercial environments.

Skills

ASQ certification or Black Belt

ISO Standards

Six Sigma

Statistics

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Communication

Written communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Johnstown, PA, US, 15904 Largo, FL, US, 33773

Job ID:115539

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

Business Unit: Naval Electronics
Location: Johnstown, PA or Largo, FL
Career Functional Area: Supplier Quality
Telework Type: Hybrid
Type: Full Time
Schedule: 9/80

Job Summary

As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics you will be responsible for execution and delivery of supplier quality strategies within the relevant program, line of business (LOB), or manufacturing environment. This role involves ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements and leading continuous process improvements to maintain high-quality performance from suppliers.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as the Project Manager for resolving supplier caused issues and serve as the internal liaison to DRS stakeholders on supplier caused issues
• Lead and perform on-site supplier engagements, including performance reviews, surveillances, and QMS audits. Occasional source inspections may also be necessary
• Conduct process and product audits, capacity assessments, and ensure supplier compliance with military and company standards
• Evaluate and disposition non-conforming materials and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and product quality issues with suppliers
• Initiate and manage Supplier Corrective Action Plans and follow up to ensure objective evidence for closure
• Monitor, report, improve, and develop supplier performance through robust data analysis and execution of CI initiatives
• Provide technical support for assembly/test/inspection personnel, specifying sampling plans, and developing inspection methods and criteria within DRS receiving inspection
• Represent the company with professionalism and credibility in supplier and customer engagements
• Drive supplier continuous improvement processes and lead cross-functional teams
• Analyze data to identify and mitigate supplier quality risks to prevent material defect occurrences
• Understand general procurement principles in defense and commercial environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field and a minimum of 5 years of experience preferably in a defense electronics manufacturing environment
• 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
• Ability to travel to suppliers sites as needed (10-25%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System and compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 requirements
• Proficient experience with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plan tools
• Certification in J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Familiarity with IPC-7711
• Lead Auditor Certification

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.