Quality Engineer II

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Germantown, MD

3d • $83,552 - $119,479 • Onsite

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. DRS RADA Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer II to join our team in Germantown, MD.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

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