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Leonardo DRS · 17 hours ago

Senior Manager Quality

West Plains, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies for military and commercial customers. They are seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead quality assurance personnel, improve the quality management system, and support the DRS Quality mission to enhance processes and compliance.

AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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, analysts, 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 and 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 and/or contribute to 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)

Qualification

Quality Management SystemAS9100 & ISO 9001 StandardsISO Lead AuditorASQ Six Sigma Black BeltHeavy ManufacturingRoot-Cause AnalysisSpecial ProcessesInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsConflict ResolutionWriting Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related technical field

7+ years of relevant experience

Experience working autonomously while managing a team

Demonstrated experience leading teams under tight deadlines

Demonstrated ability to lead the team to prioritize tasks appropriately in meeting critical objectives

High aptitude with mechanical/technical capabilities within a heavy manufacturing business

Experience resolving conflicts with customers, regulatory authorities, and internal peers

Experience leading teams resolving quality issues by completing a root-cause analysis, identifying containment steps, then developing/implementing a corrective action plan

Experience and/or knowledge of Heavy Manufacturing (Metal Cutting, Welding, Assembly, etc.)

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, and writing skills

U.S. Citizenship required