Senior Quality Assurance Technician
About The Position
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 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area. Responsible for executing complex inspection and verification activities, supporting advanced measurement and tool/fixture certification work, and mentoring junior technicians. Applies deeper print interpretation, supports data collection for trending and effectiveness verification, and provides day-to-day technical support to manufacturing/test while partnering closely with Quality Engineering. Execute complex inspections requiring multi-step setups, tighter tolerances, and more detailed print interpretation; ensure repeatable methods and objective evidence. Support first article inspections/startup verification and in-process verification for critical characteristics; escalate instability conditions per reaction plans. Support tool/fixture certification execution including data collection, verification, and preparation of certification packages; identify method risks and escalate. Collect measurement and defect data to support QE-led trending, root cause analysis, and verification-of-effectiveness activities. Lead containment execution at the floor level (scope confirmation, verification checks, documentation) under Supervisor/QE direction. Mentor and coach QT I–II technicians; support qualification sign-offs as delegated. Provide technical support to Assembly/Test/Inspection personnel including workmanship improvement feedback and inspection method consistency.
Requirements
- Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area
- Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
- Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
- Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
- Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview.
- Must have good mechanical skills
Nice To Haves
- Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus.
- Experience with MRP a plus.
Responsibilities
- Execute complex inspections requiring multi-step setups, tighter tolerances, and more detailed print interpretation; ensure repeatable methods and objective evidence.
- Support first article inspections/startup verification and in-process verification for critical characteristics; escalate instability conditions per reaction plans.
- Support tool/fixture certification execution including data collection, verification, and preparation of certification packages; identify method risks and escalate.
- Collect measurement and defect data to support QE-led trending, root cause analysis, and verification-of-effectiveness activities.
- Lead containment execution at the floor level (scope confirmation, verification checks, documentation) under Supervisor/QE direction.
- Mentor and coach QT I–II technicians; support qualification sign-offs as delegated.
- Provide technical support to Assembly/Test/Inspection personnel including workmanship improvement feedback and inspection method consistency.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- a company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- life and disability insurance
- legal insurance
- a 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 4/10 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
