Quality Engineer II

Job ID: 109057 

 

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality system development and supporting product quality improvements 
• Develop, maintain and deploy quality plans and activities that translate customer requirements into planned activities  
• Ability to work independently and to provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians and inspectors
• Perform analyses of program requirements and prepares responsive quality plans, procedures, schedules and resource allocations to assure optimum quality support
• Review and approve engineering/test and contractor documentation and provide input to assure that appropriate quality requirements are addressed
• Provide ongoing quality system support to include performing internal audits, ensuring implementation of root cause corrective actions
• Lead product quality improvement teams, Material Review Boards and participates in Failure Review Boards
• Evaluate and dispose of non-conforming material
• Provide technical support for Assembly/Test/Inspection personnel to include executing workmanship improvement plans, developing inspection methods and criteria, specifying appropriate sampling plans, interpreting and revising specifications, and processing non-conforming materials
• Lead in resolving customer quality issues and driving root cause and corrective action on process and product quality issues
• Assist in developing and deploying SPC initiatives
• Analyze and execute projects independently
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer, as required
• Evaluate and make recommendations on critical supplier selections and drives supplier continuous improvement processes, including leading on-site audits, evaluating prototypes, and reviewing and approving of supplier corrective actions
• Lead and execute customer quality program requirements
• Develop and generate statistical reports on inspection activities and results, new product or process testing results, etc and recommend action as required
• Establish programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production and processing equipment and testing, measurement, and  analytical facilities
• Consider financial impacts of quality process controls and inspections
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate customer, business or program meetings
• Prepare quality engineering reports and recommendations
• Monitor and mentor junior quality engineers
• Provide regular reporting of progress and status
• Completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements
• Specialties may include:
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Laser Engineering
• Optical Engineering
• Supplier Quality Engineering

 

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience 
• Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge 
• Experienced with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics
• Technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred
• 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

 

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