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

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.

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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