Quality Supervisor - In-process Inspection

Job ID: 108506 

 

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.

Job Summary

Responsible for supervising the In-process team of quality technicians and inspectors

Job Responsibilities

• Promote innovative use of quality tools, championing proactive quality improvement techniques in lieu of traditional inspection activities
• Responsible for supervising a team of technicians and inspectors independently
• Assist in managing budget, cost and schedule input for quality assignments
• 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
• Assist in developing 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
• Direct quality control workers engaged in measuring and testing products and tabulating quality and reliability data
• Prepare quality control reports, requirements, etc, in response to request for proposals, quotes, brochures, manuals, etc
• Review quality control program plans and inspection plans submitted for approval
• 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
• Candidates must be a US citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

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 and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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