Manager Quality
Melbourne, FL, US, 32935
Job ID: 109095
The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.
Job Responsibilities
- 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”
- 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, 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 Use 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 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
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission values and culture of the organization
- 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 ISO 9001-2008, AS9100 & AS9102 Standards
- ISO Lead Auditor experience desired; certification preferred Six Sigma Black Belt certification desired
- ASQ certification desired
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. #LEL
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