Leonardo DRS
Quality Engineer
Location: Fitchburg, MA, US, 01420
Job ID: 113078
The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.
Job 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
Ability to work independently and to provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians and inspectors
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
Evaluate and dispose of non-conforming material
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
Lead in resolving customer quality issues and driving 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 the customer, as required
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
Lead and execute customer quality program requirements
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
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
Completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements
Specialties may include:
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Laser Engineering
Optical Engineering
Supplier Quality Engineering
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience
Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
Experienced with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics
Technical expertise and application domain knowledge
ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred
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 requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
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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Job ID: 113078
The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.
Job 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
Ability to work independently and to provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians and inspectors
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
Evaluate and dispose of non-conforming material
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
Lead in resolving customer quality issues and driving 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 the customer, as required
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
Lead and execute customer quality program requirements
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
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
Completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements
Specialties may include:
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Laser Engineering
Optical Engineering
Supplier Quality Engineering
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience
Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
Experienced with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics
Technical expertise and application domain knowledge
ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred
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 requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
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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