Leonardo DRS

Supplier Quality Engineer III

Leonardo DRS$80K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience, plus a minimum of 2 years in quality roles.
  • Familiarity with ISO Standards and Six Sigma tools, along with statistical analysis skills.
  • Understanding of military specifications and ability to read blueprints.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing abilities.
  • Adept at problem definition, root cause analysis, and implementing effective corrective actions.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in supplier development to enhance quality and resolve defects.
  • Create and execute quality plans based on customer requirements.
  • Analyze program specifications to prepare thorough quality documentation and resource allocations.
  • Review engineering and contractor documents to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Conduct internal audits and ensure proper implementation of root cause corrective measures.
  • Lead teams focused on product quality improvement and participate in review boards.
  • Provide technical support for assembly, inspection, and testing processes, developing necessary methodologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company contributions to health savings accounts and telemedicine services.
  • Life and disability insurance, as well as legal insurance offerings.
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Wellness programs aimed at supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
  • Flexible work schedules available through a 9/80 program.
  • Generous vacation and paid leave policies, including parental leave and community service hours.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 114166

Job Summary

Join our Menomonee Falls, WI team as a Supplier Quality Engineer II. This role is responsible for the quality of purchased items used in product development as well as quality processes and quality system improvements.

What You Will Do

  • Participate in supplier development activities and interact with suppliers to implement corrective actions, improve control plans, and eliminate defects
  • Develop, maintain, and deploy quality plans and activities that translate customer requirements into planned activities
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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


Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of quality experience
  • Experienced 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 may require 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.

#NPS

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

About Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture that rewards performance. For additional information on Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com.
Learn more about Leonardo DRS
Size
11,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+55.7%
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