Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer focused on Electrical and CCA commodities. The position is accountable for executing and delivering Supplier Quality strategies within a program, line of business, or manufacturing environment. It ensures supplier compliance with regulatory requirements and leads continuous process improvements to maintain high supplier quality performance. The role manages supplier-caused issues, leads supplier engagements and audits, and oversees evaluation and disposition of non-conforming materials, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. It also supports receiving inspection and technical personnel, analyzes supplier performance and quality risks, and drives cross-functional continuous improvement. The position is hybrid, based in Largo, Florida or Johnstown, Pennsylvania, with a 9/80 schedule and 10%–25% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of experience, preferably in a defense electronics manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 requirements.
- Proficiency with ISO standards, Six Sigma tools, and statistics.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plan tools.
- Ability to understand military specifications and read blueprints.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and writing skills.
- Ability to define problems and drive them to root cause and effective corrective action.
Nice To Haves
- ASQ certification or Black Belt.
- Certification in J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, or IPC/WHMA-A-620.
- Familiarity with IPC-7711.
- Lead Auditor Certification.
Responsibilities
- Act as project manager for resolving supplier-caused issues and serve as the internal liaison to DRS stakeholders on those issues.
- Lead and perform on-site supplier engagements, including performance reviews, surveillances, and quality management system audits; conduct occasional source inspections as needed.
- Conduct process and product audits and capacity assessments, and ensure supplier compliance with military and company standards.
- Evaluate and disposition non-conforming materials and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier process and product quality issues.
- Initiate and manage Supplier Corrective Action Plans and follow up to obtain objective evidence for closure.
- Monitor, report, improve, and develop supplier performance through data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical support to Assembly/Test/Inspection personnel, specify sampling plans, and develop inspection methods and criteria for DRS receiving inspection.
- Represent the company professionally and credibly in supplier and customer engagements.
- Drive supplier continuous improvement processes and lead cross-functional teams.
- Analyze data to identify and mitigate supplier quality risks and prevent material defects.
- Apply general procurement principles in defense and commercial environments.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company contribution to a health savings account.
- Telemedicine.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Legal insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
- Career-growth, professional-development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities.
- Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program.
- Competitive vacation.
- Health and emergency leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Community service hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
