Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Hybrid, 9/80

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Largo (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Largo, FL seeks an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer focused on Electrical and CCA commodities.

You will execute supplier quality strategies, ensure supplier regulatory compliance, and lead continuous improvements to secure high-quality supplier performance within programs and manufacturing environments. You will drive on-site supplier engagements, audits, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions while coordinating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

5+ years in defense electronics manufacturing

ASQ certification or Black Belt

Tools

APQP

PPAP

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control Plan

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Largo, FL seeks an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer focused on Electrical and CCA commodities.

You will execute supplier quality strategies, ensure supplier regulatory compliance, and lead continuous improvements to secure high-quality supplier performance within programs and manufacturing environments. You will drive on-site supplier engagements, audits, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions while coordinating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and