Program Quality Engineer
Menomonee Falls, WI, US, 53051
Job ID: 111101
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.
Naval Power Systems’ commitment to and investment in our people, products, and customers is the foundation of who we are. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, generous time off, and a fun and flexible working environment. Some of our great benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, a 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off (!), a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an attractive company match, company paid Life & Disability Insurance, a Charitable Match Program & Paid Volunteer Time Off, a Paid Parental Leave program, an Employee Wellness Program, a Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and so much more!
Job Summary
Join our Menomonee Falls, WI team as a Quality Engineer supporting program quality processes and improvements.
What You Will Do
- Assist with quality system development and program quality process implementation and improvements
- Develop, maintain and deploy quality plans and activities that translate customer requirements into planned activities
- Perform analyses of program requirements and prepare 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
- 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
- Initiate and drive root cause and corrective action on process and product quality issues
- Responsibilities include assisting with on-site audits, evaluating prototypes, and reviewing and approving of supplier corrective actions
- Prepare quality engineering reports and recommendations
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field + at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Basic knowledge of ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics
- ASQ certification Familiar 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
- Candidates must be a US citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
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.
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Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee