Supplier Quality Engineer - Leonardo DRS : Job Details

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The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology, and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Join our Danbury, CT organization as a Supplier Quality Engineer. This role is responsible for supplier quality, including supporting procurement and supplier development improvements. You will perform supplier audits, source inspections, and supplier performance analysis activities. The ideal candidate can work independently and provide technical training and mentorship to junior Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors.

• Use technical process expertise and experience in mechanical assembly to drive successful launch of supplied components and actively work with commodity suppliers on process and quality management system continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members including Global Sourcing, Quality, Operations, Engineering, and more
  • Participate in onsite assessment and evaluation of potential supplier manufacturing capability and quality system competency.
  • Perform component risk analysis based on design, manufacturing, and customer requirement complexity.
  • Collaborate with supply chain to ensure applicable quality clauses and/or other flow-down requirements are captured on sourcing award PO and that suppliers understand the requirements.
• Work to actively deploy DRS Naval Power Systems defined Supplier Quality procedures, processes, and work instructions; lead process and procedure reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in Product Realization (APQP) elements of identified high-risk components with the supplier to ensure quality requirements are adhered to and start of production timing is delivered to project and change milestones.
• Ensure supplier first article inspection packages are submitted to project timing requirements with 100% site approval first pass yield.
• Collaborate with under-performing suppliers to guide them through systemic corrective actions and site visits to improve supplier performance.
• Assist with developing supplier quality metrics.
• Provide regular reporting of progress and status.
• Travel up to 5% and be able to travel with short notice (48 hours or less).

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 2 years of quality experience.
• Experience with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, and statistics.
• ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred.
• Ability to understand military specifications and read blueprints.
• A problem-solver capable of providing training to supplier and internal team members.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to define problems, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.

U.S. Citizenship is required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment commencement.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We offer 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) plan. We support wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We promote career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. We also offer flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, paid vacation, health/emergency leave, parental leave, and community service hours.

Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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Our Vision: To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

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• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We uphold these values in all aspects of our business to inspire our employees and support our customers.