Director Quality

Job ID: 109085

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary

Excellent opportunity to join the EOIS quality team in Melbourne, FL as a Director Quality! In this role you will establish a culture of innovation within the Quality organization, champion the deployment of superior processes in lieu of traditional inspection activities and ensure the delivery of continuously improving value and compliance to customers and the business unit.

Job Responsibilities

Establish a culture of innovation within the Quality organization, championing the deployment of superior processes in lieu of traditional inspection activities and ensuring the delivery of continuously improving value and compliance to customers and the business unit

Direct all quality systems/operations

Manage utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel to obtain maximum efficiency and meet performance objectives

Control significant quality projects

Maintain authority over budget and scheduling

Usually the top quality management position and may report to the top executive

Perform all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations

Responsible for department compliance with all internal SOPs and external regulations

Bring all compliance issues to the attention of management

Direct, monitor, and appraise the performance of staff; identify training and educational needs and initiate development of staff

Recommend and/or approve all salary and staffing changes

Lead the development and implementation of the Quality Assurance program for the company to meet the directives of regulatory agencies and standards such as ISO

Monitor the regulatory compliance of the company with respect to current regulations, any inspection findings, and adherence to the Company’s QA program

Advise the VP/GM and the responsible head of the company’s compliance status and system-wide implications of any findings

Oversee the creation and maintenance of internal communication programs and processes to ensure both management’s and company’s awareness of compliance issues, activities, and federal, state and local regulatory activities that affect technical and quality compliance

Develop monitoring processes (e.g., trending and tracking of errors, inspection findings, and internal audit results) to review and analyze data to determine if modifications or additions to the current QA program are necessary and creates recommendations to ensure organizational compliance

Identify systematic problems and coordinate corrective actions, systems or process changes that will resolve problems and improve operations

Develop measurement systems based on quality assessment tools and practices, and manage the data

Coordinate organizational efforts for ISO 9000 standard compliance achievement (and other relevant standards)

Institute quality management processes for the company through technical training and education programs and materials

Identify quality programs and processes and operating systems for center implementation

Monitor the Quality Plan to ensure system-wide compliance and notifies the VP/GM of any deviations

Develop, recommend and carry out operating and capital expenditure budgets for QA

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Assist in the development and approval of the Standard Operating procedures (SOP)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in a related technical field

A minimum of 10 years of experience

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills

Ability to lead effective corrective action using disciplined problem solving methods and statistical analysis

In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 Standards

Six Sigma Black Belt certification desired

ASQ certification desired

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

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to 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) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.