Leonardo DRS is a prime contractor, leading technology innovator and supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and defense contractors worldwide. The company specializes in naval and maritime systems, ground combat mission command and network computing, global satellite communications and network infrastructure, avionics systems, and intelligence and security solutions. Additionally, the company builds power systems and electro-optical/infrared systems for a wide range of commercial customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Leonardo DRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at
Job ID: 109756
The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.
Job Summary
This position is accountable for the execution and delivery of Supplier Quality strategy in the relevant program, line of business, manufacturing environment, or set of suppliers. Our Supplier Quality Engineers ensure compliance to regulatory requirements and procedures for regulated products/processes including high quality performance of suppliers.
As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be accountable for providing oversight of suppliers and executing proactive/reactive actions to improve the quality of the products/services provided to Leonardo DRS.
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate and disposition of non-conforming material. Analysis of defects for determining if they are/were supplier caused and resolving defects with the supplier. Initiate and drive root cause and corrective action on process and product quality issues. Follow up on supplier corrective action, evaluate responses and ensure objective evidence substantiates adequate closure.
Define Supplier quality risk mitigation steps and corrective actions for known and unknown defects by using proven quality tools such as APQP, PFMEA, and Control Plans
Participate on product quality improvement teams, Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards
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
Execute supplier site surveillances or source inspections
Execute Supplier performance monitoring, reporting, improvement, and development.
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
Review and approve engineering / test and contractor documentation and provide input to assure that appropriate quality requirements are addressed
Perform analyses of program requirements and prepares responsive quality plans, procedures, schedules and resource allocations to assure optimum quality support
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer, as required
Assist in resolving customer quality issues
Support Supplier audit schedule development, execution, and maintenance
Completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements
Analyze and execute projects independently
Develop and generate statistical reports on inspection activities and results, new product or process testing results, etc and recommend action as required
Consider financial impacts of quality process controls and inspections
Job Responsibilities Part II
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
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
Exposure working within a regulated environment with working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100D or similar
Preferred experience in executing APQP (AS9145), IQ/OQ/PQ, or PPAP with suppliers
Confidence and experience to speak directly with executive management of supplier organizations to communicate production defects and audit results which including both successes and programmatic deficiencies
Working knowledge of statistical methods/analytics, Lean and continuous improvement practices
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. Resolves problems independently
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 only
Leonardo 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.