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Leonardo DRS · 1 day ago

Director of Quality

Germantown, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$164K/yr - $255K/yr

15+ years exp

Leonardo DRS is a company focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The Senior Director of Quality is responsible for establishing and leading an organization-wide quality strategy that ensures excellence in products, services, processes, and customer experience.

AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Suzy Turnpaugh

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a holistic quality vision and strategy that spans all departments and functions

Lead and shape the Quality organization to drive innovation and continuous improvement, reducing reliance on traditional inspection while delivering value to customers and the business unit

Establish enterprise-wide quality standards, policies, and governance frameworks

Lead the evolution of quality from a compliance-driven activity to a proactive, strategic business enabler

Direct all quality systems and operations, ensuring alignment with strategic and regulatory requirements (ISO 9001, AS9100, and other relevant standards)

Plan and oversee quality control throughout all product life cycle stages, including customer requirements review, design verification and validation, design reviews, transition from development to production, production process validation, and implementation of manufacturing quality control plans

Maintain the company’s quality certifications: conduct internal audits and prepare for, support, and accompany second‑party (customer) and third‑party (certification body) audits

Manage utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel to maximize efficiency and meet performance objectives; maintain authority over QA budgets and scheduling

Champion and control significant quality projects and improvement initiatives; develop measurement systems and use data (trending, tracking, statistical analysis) to guide decisions

Oversee document control and configuration management; ensure QA plan execution and timely management of deviations, CAPA, and preventive actions

Coordinate reliability activities (reliability prediction, FMEA/FMECA, testing, failure analysis, FRACAS) and initiate corrective and improvement actions

Lead supplier and subcontractor quality management: qualification, audits, failure investigations, corrective actions, and continuous supplier improvement

Establish enterprise-wide quality dashboards, OKRs, and real-time data systems

Direct, monitor, and appraise staff performance; identify training needs and lead development programs; recommend/approve staffing and compensation changes for the QA organization

Advise executive leadership (VP / GM) on compliance status, audit findings, and system-wide implications; maintain internal communications about compliance and regulatory changes

Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for the QA function and ensure resources support quality objectives and productivity goals

Foster a culture of quality, integrity, and alignment with company mission and values

Qualification

AS9100 StandardsISO 9001 StandardsSix Sigma Black BeltManufacturing ProcessesStatistical AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsWriting SkillsProblem-Solving Methods

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience in a related technical field

A minimum of 15 years of experience

Solid understanding and background in comprehensive manufacturing processes, including mechanical production, PCB assembly, final assembly, and testing

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 AS9100 & ISO 9001 Standards

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