Sr Lead 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. This is a full-time position with a 4/10 schedule, offering multiple shifts. The role serves as the most senior quality technician and primary execution SME supporting Quality Engineering across complex inspection, measurement readiness, and tool/fixture certification governance. It provides leadership across programs/value streams, drives technician capability development, supports audit readiness, and enables sustained corrective actions through disciplined verification and measurement system confidence.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area
- 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
- Serve as senior technician SME for complex inspection and verification across multiple programs/value streams; resolve ambiguous inspection issues within defined governance.
- Lead execution support for tool/fixture certification program readiness (documentation completeness, schedule adherence, audit readiness) in partnership with Metrology and QEs.
- Support calibration and measurement system governance by driving disciplined use, status control awareness, and escalation for suspect measurement conditions.
- Support QE-led RCCA/CAPA efforts by collecting/validating evidence, executing containment verification, and supporting verification-of-effectiveness checks.
- Coach and develop technicians and inspectors as assigned; influence training plans, standard work, and inspection method improvements.
- Support internal audit activities by preparing objective evidence packages and serving as a technical escort/support during audits as needed.
- Provide regular reporting on inspection readiness risks and execution gaps to the Quality Supervisor/Manager.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- life and disability insurance
- legal insurance
- 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
