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Manager Quality

Leonardo DRS
Largo, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Job ID: 115196 

 

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.

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Business Unit: Naval Electronics
Location: Largo, FL
Career Functional Area: Quality
Telework Type: N/A - fully onsite

Job Summary

Support 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.”

Staff, train, equip, and direct the activities of quality assurance personnel including quality engineers, inspectors, analysts, and auditors.

Job Responsibilities

  • 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. Report on the results of these actions
  • Manage all ERP related quality systems / modules using data to drive improvement through disciplined metrics management and team projects
  • Perform direct coordination with customer 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
  • May specialize in distinct Quality functions such as Supplier Quality, but ideally will prove competency in all Quality functions
  • Assist in the development and approval of the Standard Operating procedures (SOP)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in a related technical field with a minimum of 5 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. This position requires 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. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

 

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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