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Leonardo DRS lists this Senior Supplier Quality Engineer opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Johnstown, PA, US, 15904 Largo, FL, US, 33773
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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.
Business Unit : Naval Electronics
Location : Johnstown, PA or Largo, FL
Career Functional Area : Supplier Quality
Telework Type : Hybrid
Type : Full Time
Schedule : 9/80
Job Summary
As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics you will be responsible for execution and delivery of supplier quality strategies within the relevant program, line of business (LOB), or manufacturing environment. This role involves ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements and leading continuous process improvements to maintain high-quality performance from suppliers.
Job Responsibilities
Act as the Project Manager for resolving supplier caused issues and serve as the internal liaison to DRS stakeholders on supplier caused issues
Lead and perform on-site supplier engagements, including performance reviews, surveillances, and QMS audits. Occasional source inspections may also be necessary
Conduct process and product audits, capacity assessments, and ensure supplier compliance with military and company standards
Evaluate and disposition non-conforming materials and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and product quality issues with suppliers
Initiate and manage Supplier Corrective Action Plans and follow up to ensure objective evidence for closure
Monitor, report, improve, and develop supplier performance through robust data analysis and execution of CI initiatives
Provide technical support for assembly/test/inspection personnel, specifying sampling plans, and developing inspection methods and criteria within DRS receiving inspection
Represent the company with professionalism and credibility in supplier and customer engagements
Drive supplier continuous improvement processes and lead cross-functional teams
Analyze data to identify and mitigate supplier quality risks to prevent material defect occurrences
Understand general procurement principles in defense and commercial environments
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field and a minimum of 5 years of experience preferably in a defense electronics manufacturing environment
Proficient technical expertise and application domain knowledge
ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred
Proficient 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
Ability to travel to suppliers sites as needed (10-25%)
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System and compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 requirements
Proficient experience with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plan tools
Certification in J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620
Familiarity with IPC-7711
Lead Auditor Certification
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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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.
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