Principal Quality Engineer

Job ID: 111291

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 4 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for developing program or project quality system processes and supporting product quality improvements

Responsible for designing quality improvement initiatives and processes across a line of business, commodity or business unit

Design, develop, analyze, document, and support quality activities that drive continuous improvement across the organization utilizing Six Sigma/Lean, SPC, FMEA, Process Capability and ISO Quality Management systems

Complete technical projects independently

Mentor and coach other engineers

Responsible for establishing quality programs and for driving quality improvement initiatives internally and at both customers and suppliers

Design, develop, analyze, document and support quality programs such as Six Sigma/Lean, SPC, FMEA, Process Capability and ISO Quality Management systems

Ability to complete a technical project independently and mentor and coach other engineers

Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop quality systems and processes to best support them

Ability to influence Functional Organizations towards a preventive, quality-oriented culture from design throughout the life of the product

Provide budget, cost and schedule input for quality assignments

Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements

Analyze designs as necessary and make recommendations form a quality perspective

Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required

Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals

Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress

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

Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Mentor and coach less experienced engineers

Specialties may include:

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Software Engineering

Laser Engineering

Optical Engineering

Test Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering which may include: Industrial or Process Engineering, or others

Application Engineering

Supplier Quality

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience

Master’s degree preferred

Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge

Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines

Ability to complete a technical project independently.

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 provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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