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Leonardo DRS · 1 day ago

Senior Manager Supplier Quality

Menomonee Falls, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Leonardo DRS is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems for the U.S. Navy. The Senior Manager of Supplier Quality will lead the supplier quality function, focusing on quality systems, continuous improvement, and supplier management strategies.

AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the supplier quality program in compliance with ISO 9001, ITAR, DFARS, and relevant customer requirements

Establish and manage supplier qualification, source inspection, and audit plans to ensure adherence to performance targets

Drive supplier risk management, including risk-based supplier segmentation, risk assessments, and mitigation actions across the supply base

Develop and maintain robust supplier metrics and scorecards and lead improvement initiatives

Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts with suppliers, ensuring timely action, containment, verification, and long-term effectiveness

Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Suppliers to ensure design for quality, DFM/DFMEA, and manufacturability alignment with supplier capabilities

Manage supplier change control, supplier deviation requests, and engineering change processes to maintain product integrity

Oversee incoming inspection, first article testing, supplier lot acceptance, and nonconforming material disposition in accordance with approved procedures

Develop and conduct supplier development programs, including onboarding, training, capability demonstrations, and ongoing capability assessments for critical components and systems

Ensure compliance with export controls, data security, and program confidentiality; oversee supplier ITAR controls, NDA adherence, and secure handling of sensitive information

Develop and execute Supplier Quality objectives and assist in the development of Quality policies and procedures

Hire, train, and develop a team of Supplier Quality Engineers and Inspectors who work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations

Maintain, execute, and improve the quality management system using departmental and company resources

Qualification

ISO 9001Supplier Quality ManagementSix Sigma Black BeltRoot Cause AnalysisStatistical AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsWriting SkillsTeam Leadership