Senior Manager Quality

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, specializes in proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the global defense industry. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

About the role

This on-site, full-time position in Germantown, MD supports the DRS Quality mission statement: “Establish a culture of innovation within DRS Quality teams, championing the deployment of superior processes in lieu of traditional inspection activities and ensuring the delivery of continuously improving value and compliance to our customers and business units.”

Responsibilities

• Support the DRS Quality mission statement through leadership and process innovation
• Provide quality leadership to direct reports, peers, and superiors in support of the DRS mission
• Staff, train, equip, and direct the activities of quality assurance personnel including quality engineers, inspectors, analysts, and auditors
• Identify and justify capital equipment and/or technology improvements
• Maintain, execute, and improve the quality management system using departmental and company resources
• Review status of quality management system, developing and implementing actions to improve and report on the results of these actions
• Manage all ERP-related quality systems/modules
• Use data to drive improvement through disciplined metrics management and team projects
• Perform direct coordination with customers and suppliers during early planning phases of development and production programs
• Perform functions of Lead Auditor; plan and conduct internal company audits including management of corrective action process
• Manage and/or contribute to direct and indirect budgets and department expenses
• Develop and review quality assurance cost estimates in support of proposal efforts
• Specialize in distinct Quality functions such as Supplier Quality, with competency in all Quality functions
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission values and culture of the organization
• Assist in the development and approval of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in a related technical field with a minimum of 7 years of experience
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and writing skills
• Ability to lead effective corrective action using disciplined problem-solving methods and statistical analysis
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100 & ISO 9001 Standards
• ISO Lead Auditor experience desired; certification preferred
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification desired
• ASQ CMQ/OE or CQE certification desired
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

Pay

The salary range for this position is $134,332.00–$181,349.00. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave)
• Parental leave benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Life and disability insurance coverage
• Company contribution to a health savings account
• Telemedicine services
• Legal insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid paternity leave
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Flexible work schedules with the 9/80 program
• Community service hours

Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.