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Leonardo DRS · 1 day ago

Quality Engineer

Fitchburg, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Leonardo DRS is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems for the U.S. Navy and other navies worldwide. They are seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality plans, perform internal audits, and lead product quality improvement initiatives.

AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for quality system development and supporting product quality improvements

Develop, maintain and deploy quality plans and activities that translate customer requirements into planned activities

Ability to work independently and to provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians and inspectors

Perform analyses of program requirements and prepares responsive quality plans, procedures, schedules and resource allocations to assure optimum quality support

Review and approve engineering/test and contractor documentation and provide input to assure that appropriate quality requirements are addressed

Provide ongoing quality system support to include performing internal audits, ensuring implementation of root cause corrective actions

Lead product quality improvement teams, Material Review Boards and participates in Failure Review Boards

Evaluate and dispose of non-conforming material

Provide technical support for Assembly/Test/Inspection personnel to include executing workmanship improvement plans, developing inspection methods and criteria, specifying appropriate sampling plans, interpreting and revising specifications, and processing non-conforming materials

Lead in resolving customer quality issues and driving root cause and corrective action on process and product quality issues

Assist in developing and deploying SPC initiatives

Analyze and execute projects independently

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer, as required

Evaluate and make recommendations on critical supplier selections and drives supplier continuous improvement processes, including leading on-site audits, evaluating prototypes, and reviewing and approving of supplier corrective actions

Lead and execute customer quality program requirements

Develop and generate statistical reports on inspection activities and results, new product or process testing results, etc and recommend action as required

Establish programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production and processing equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical facilities

Consider financial impacts of quality process controls and inspections

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

Attend appropriate customer, business or program meetings

Prepare quality engineering reports and recommendations

Monitor and mentor junior quality engineers

Provide regular reporting of progress and status

Completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements

Specialties may include: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Laser Engineering, Optical Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering

Qualification

ISO StandardsSix SigmaStatistical AnalysisASQ CertificationTechnical ExpertiseMilitary SpecificationsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsWriting SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience

Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge

Experienced with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics

Technical expertise and application domain knowledge

Ability to understand military specifications and to read blueprints

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills

Ability to define problems and drive to root cause and effective corrective action

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