Senior Quality Engineer

02 Oct 2024
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The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.Job SummaryJob Responsibilities

Responsible for developing program or project quality system processes and supporting product quality improvements

Lead the efforts to develop maintain and deploy quality plans and activities that translate customer requirements into planned activities

Ability to lead a group of engineers, technicians and/or inspectors

Responsible for leading groups of engineers on customer programs or projects

Responsible for driving process and product improvement initiatives across multiple functional disciplines

Perform analyses of program requirements and prepare 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

Develop and implement formalized quality system processes, procedures and work instructions

Lead the efforts to gather, organize, monitor, analyze and report on information on products and processes

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 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

Act as main customer and senior management interface in resolving customer quality issues and driving root cause and corrective action on process and product quality issues

Develop and deploy SPC initiatives internally and at suppliers

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

Monitor development activities to assure contract compliance, as required

Develop new procedural controls to address all aspects of quality programs

Develop and generate statistical reports on inspection activities and results, new product or process testing results, etc and recommends action as required

Establish programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production and processing equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical facilities

Responsible for 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 IIQualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and 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

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance 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 onlyLeonardo 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.

Full-time
  • ID: #52622268
  • State: Florida Melbourne 32901 Melbourne USA
  • City: Melbourne
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2024-10-02
  • Deadline: 2024-11-30
  • Category: Et cetera
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