Manager Quality

Electro Optical Infrared Systems Quality Assurance Manager

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles, and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

Job Summary

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).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience in a related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of quality related experience. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, leadership, communication, and writing skills. Ability to lead teams through effective corrective action using disciplined problem solving methods and statistical analysis. In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001-2008 Standards. AS9100 experience preferred. 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.