Quality Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•West Plains, MO

About The Position

Your future starts here! Kick off 2026 with a career that makes a difference at Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO. We’re growing and actively hiring for multiple openings across a variety of roles. If you’re motivated, ready to learn, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you. Explore our open positions and apply today: https://www.leonardodrs.com/careers The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
Novice technical expertise and application domain knowledge
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

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting with 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 under supervision of others
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
Gather, organize, monitor, analyze and report on information on products and processes
Provide ongoing quality system support to include performing internal audits, ensuring implementation of root cause corrective actions
Participate on product quality improvement teams, Material Review Boards and 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
Assist in resolving customer quality issues
Initiate and drive root cause and corrective action on process and product quality issues
Assist in deploying SPC initiatives
Participate in supplier selection and improvement processes
Responsibilities include assisting with on-site audits, evaluating prototypes, and reviewing and approving of supplier corrective actions
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
Ability to work independently under supervision of others
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
Provide regular reporting of progress and status
Completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements

Benefits

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
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, and community service hours

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