Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical/CCA, Defense

Leonardo DRS; Largo (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

9/80 work schedule

401(k) with company match

Health savings account contribution

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality strategies for electrical/CCA commodities. The role ensures supplier regulatory compliance and leads continuous improvements to maintain high-quality supplier performance.

You will lead audits, supplier engagements, CAPAs, and data-driven improvements while coordinating with multiple stakeholders across the program and manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field; 5+ years in defense electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001/AS9100 requirements.
• ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred.
• Proficient with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics.
• Proficient in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plan tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand military specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills.
• Travel 10%-25%.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality management

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control Plan

J-STD-001

IPC-A-610

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Six Sigma tools

Job description

Leonardo DRS is seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality strategies for electrical/CCA commodities. The role ensures supplier regulatory compliance and leads continuous improvements to maintain high-quality supplier performance.

You will lead audits, supplier engagements, CAPAs, and data-driven improvements while coordinating with multiple stakeholders across the program and manufacturing environments.