Senior Quality Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning and execution for programs and projects, translating customer and contract requirements into clear, effective quality activities.
• Drive process and product improvement initiatives across manufacturing, test, and supplier teams to improve performance and reduce defects.
• Develop and implement quality system procedures, work instructions, controls, and quality plans that improve consistency and compliance.
• Analyze product and process data, inspection results, and quality trends to identify issues and recommend corrective action.
• Lead root cause and corrective action efforts, including internal audits, Material Review Boards, Failure Review Boards, and nonconforming material review.
• Partner with assembly, test, and inspection teams to improve workmanship, inspection methods, sampling plans, and interpretation of specifications.
• Serve as a key interface with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality issues and communicate progress, risk, and results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, supplier quality, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, ISO standards, Six Sigma tools, and statistical methods.
• Ability to define problems, identify root cause, and drive effective corrective action.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation and ensuring quality requirements are addressed in engineering, test, and contractor deliverables.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and military requirements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, negotiation, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or guide engineers, technicians, and inspectors in support of quality and program goals.

Preferred Qualifications/Additional Skills

• ASQ CQE certification and/or Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Experience in supplier quality engineering, including supplier audits and supplier corrective action management.
• Background supporting complex technical products in electrical, mechanical, software, laser, optical, or supplier quality environments.
• Experience leading SPC initiatives and improving inspection or measurement system effectiveness.
• Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Leonardo DRS offers 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 also offer wellness programs, career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement opportunities. Flexible work schedules are available through our 9/80 program, along with competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Some employees may be eligible for limited benefits only.