Supplier Quality Engineer II

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5-year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

About the role

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full-time Supplier Quality Engineer II based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position offers the option to work in-person or remotely and is responsible for the assessment, development, monitoring, improvement, and reporting of suppliers and their quality performance. The role involves following prescribed processes within the Supplier Quality system and executing assigned duties such as auditing, FAIRs, nonconformance investigation, corrective action assignments, issue resolution, documentation, and reporting.

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.
• Work independently and provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
• 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.
• Provide ongoing quality system support, including performing internal audits and ensuring implementation of root cause corrective actions.
• Lead product quality improvement teams, Material Review Boards, and participate in Failure Review Boards.
• Evaluate and dispose of non-conforming material.
• Provide technical support for Assembly/Test/Inspection personnel, including 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 drive 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 customers as required.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on critical supplier selections and drive supplier continuous improvement processes, including leading on-site audits, evaluating prototypes, and reviewing and approving 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, 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.
• Complete assigned tasks on time and meet technical requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in quality engineering.
• Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge.
• Experienced with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, and statistics.
• ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred.
• Ability to understand military specifications and read blueprints.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to define problems and drive to root cause and effective corrective action.
• Willing and able to travel up to 30% of the time.

Pay

The salary range for this position is:

• $54,586.00/year - $67,962.00/year for the states of Illinois and Minnesota.
• $60,045.00/year - $78,058.00/year for the states of Washington and Virginia.
• $62,744.00/year - $81,606.00/year for the state of California.

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 but not limited to: 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.

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.
• Annual performance-based bonuses and equity awards.
• Overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable).
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine services.
• Legal insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan.
• Student loan repayment.
• Flexible work schedule with a 9/80 program option.
• Community service hours.