Senior Manager Quality Position Available In Okaloosa, Florida

Senior Manager Quality SES-Government Solutions parental leave, 401(k) United States, Florida, Fort Walton Beach Jun 24, 2025

Job ID:

112443 The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies.

From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world. Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
Support the DRS Quality mission statement: “Establish a culture of innovation within DRS Quality teams, championing the deployment of superior processes in lieu of traditional inspection activities and ensuring the delivery of continuously improving value and compliance to our customers and business units”
Provide quality leadership to direct reports peers and superiors in support of the DRS mission
Staff, train, equip, and direct the activities of quality assurance personnel including quality engineers, inspectors, and auditors
Identify and justify capital equipment and/or technology improvements
Maintain, execute, and improve the quality management system using departmental and company resources
Review status of quality management system, developing and implementing actions to improve Report on the results of these actions
Manage all ERP related quality systems/modules. Use data to drive improvement through disciplined metrics management and team projects
Perform direct coordination with customer and suppliers during early planning phases of development and production programs
Perform functions of Lead Auditor Plan and conduct internal company audits including management of corrective action process
Manage direct and indirect budgets and department expenses
Develop and review quality assurance cost estimates in support of proposal efforts
May specialize in distinct Quality functions such as Supplier Quality, but ideally will prove competency in all Quality functions
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)
Job Responsibilities Part II
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in a related technical field with a minimum of 7 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 9001-2008

Standards
ISO Lead Auditor experience desired; certification preferred 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 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. #AIS