Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer
Leonardo DRS
- Melbourne, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for designing quality improvement initiatives and processes across a line of business or commodity
- Design, develop, analyze, document and support quality activities that drive continuous improvement across the organization
- Mentor and coach other engineers
- Responsible for establishing quality programs and for driving quality improvement initiatives internally and at suppliers
- Design, develop, analyze, document and support quality programs such as Six Sigma/Lean, SPC, FMEA, Process Capability and AS9100 or ISO Quality Management systems
- Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop quality systems and processes to best support them
- Ability to influence Functional Organizations towards a preventive, quality-oriented culture from design throughout the life of the product
- Provide budget, cost and schedule input for quality assignments
- Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
- Analyze designs as necessary and make recommendations from a quality and manufacturing perspective
- Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, services, access capabilities and capacities
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
- Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
- Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
- Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Optical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering which may include: Industrial or Process Engineering, or others
- Supplier Quality Engineering
- This role is specifically for Supplier Relationship Management / Supplier Quality Engineering. Significant travel
- Responsible for evaluating/defining segmentation criteria, governance, performance management, and development opportunities with critical suppliers in support of SRM model
- Research and find the best suppliers to supply materials needed for manufacturing
- Effectively interface with suppliers and internal teams to influence and/or lead change necessary to execute strategy and achieve goals
- Conduct supplier capability, capacity, risk, and quality control audits on a regular basis to ensure suppliers and their supplies remain in compliance with company and federal manufacturing and production standards
- Communicate with suppliers regularly to address any concerns and foster an environment that facilitates continuous improvement in working relationships
- Understand and interpret all manufacturing audits, including AS9100 and other industry standards
- Maintain a supplier database and include performance evaluations and quality control audits in the database for in-house access by company and manufacturing management personnel
- Assist with logistics, including communications with suppliers when there are packaging and receiving issues when materials arrive at receiving dock
- Demonstrate working knowledge of manufacturing processes and be able to support supplier development, continuous improvement, and quality management initiatives
- Act as “voice of supplier” within DRS to ensure that all issues that could cause a risk to schedule and material conformance are addressed timely
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of experience
- Master's degree preferred
- Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines
- Ability to complete a technical project independently
- Experience with military programs and qualifications is desired
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits onlyLeonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Our MissionTo build shareholder value through a commitment to high ethical standards and a superior performance culture focused on customers, employees, financial results and corporate citizenship.Our VisionTo be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.Our ValuesThe DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- InnovationWe strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.Leonardo DRS, Inc. is committed
to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We are committed to building a workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At Leonardo DRS, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us a stronger Company. We embrace different points of view, respect one another in the workplace, and understand that an inclusive environment furthers creativity, innovation, and business performance.For additional information on Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at