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Leonardo DRS
Supplier Quality Engineer II
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What they do
A Supplier Quality Engineer manages relationships with suppliers with a focus on improvement of product quality. Performs audits to ensure compliance with quality standards of their organization and regulatory standards.
$86,503 / year median in Missouri
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Company:
Leonardo DRS Location:
Bridgeton, MO Career Level:
Mid-Senior Level Industries:
Defense, Aerospace Description Job ID:
114840 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 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area. Job Summary Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Supplier Quality Engineer II. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or remote schedule. This role is responsible for the assessment, development, monitoring, improvement and reporting of suppliers and their quality performance. They will follow the prescribed processes set forth within the Supplier Quality system and execute all assigned Supplier Quality duties (i.e. auditing, FAIRs, Nonconformance investigation, CA assignments, issue resolution, documentation, reporting). Job 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 Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience 2+ years of relevant experience in quality engineering. Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge Experienced with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred 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 Willing and able to travel up to 30% of the time The salary range for this position is $54,586 .00/year- $670,962.00/year for the states of Illinois and Minessota, $60,045.00/year
- $78,058.00/year for the states of Washington and Virginia, and $ 62,744.00/year
- $81,606.
- Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Leonardo DRS, Inc.