Quality Engineer II

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Germantown, MD

6d • $83,552 - $119,479

About The Position

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience, or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• Experienced with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics
• Technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the RADA USA supplier quality program and system.
• Translate customer, contract and/or internal requirements into supplier quality plans, inclusive of inspection strategies and verification activities.
• Work independently to manage supplier quality activities and provide technical guidance and training to suppliers.
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues by coordinating disposition of supplier nonconformances. This includes evaluation of non-conformation material, support of waiver/deviation request, and partnering with engineering and program teams for approval.
• Drive supplier quality excellence by analyzing performance metrics (defect trends, escapes, audit results, and corrective-action timeliness) and leading root cause investigations and SCAR/Supplier CAR corrective actions to verify, on-time closure.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation (e.g. inspection records, FAIR packages, test reports, special process certifications), ensure appropriate flow-down of requirements and provide input to ensure that appropriate quality requirements are addressed.
• Provide ongoing quality system support, including updating supplier quality SOPs, conducting supplier audits and ensuring implementation of supplier corrective actions.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) and failure reviews board as they relate to supplier provided material and processes.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with suppliers and other company personnel as required.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on critical supplier selections and drive supplier continuous improvement processes, including leading supplier assessments, on-site audits, evaluating prototypes, and reviewing and approving supplier corrective actions.
• Develop and generate statistical reports on supplier processes, acceptance results, test outcomes and trend analysis, recommending actions as required.
• Attend appropriate customer, business or program meetings as needed, providing status, risks and recovery plans for supplier quality issues.
• Provide regular reporting of progress and status to programs, quality, production and engineering leadership.
• Consider cost/schedule impacts of supplier quality controls, inspection plans and containment activities while maintaining compliance and risk-based decision making.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Complete assigned task on time, meeting customer requirements.

Benefits

• comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
• parental leave benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development support
• life and disability insurance coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours
• annual performance-based bonuses
• equity awards
• overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level