Job ID: 110729
The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.
Naval Power Systems' commitment to and investment in our people, products, and customers is the foundation of who we are. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, generous time off, and a fun and flexible working environment. Some of our great benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, a 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off (!), a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an attractive company match, company paid Life & Disability Insurance, a Charitable Match Program & Paid Volunteer Time Off, a Paid Parental Leave program, an Employee Wellness Program, a Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and so much more!
Job Summary
Join our Danbury, CT team as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for procurement and supplier development improvements. This role will perform supplier audits, source inspections, and supplier performance analysis activities.
What You Will Do
Use technical process expertise and experiences in Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) (including competency in assembly methods, component manufacturing, functional testing, and ESD) to drive successful launch of supplied components and actively work with commodity suppliers on process and quality management system continuous improvement
Collaborate with cross functional team members (Global Sourcing, Quality, and Operations)
Participate in on-site assessment and evaluation of potential supplier manufacturing capability and quality system competency
Perform component risk analysis based on design, manufacturing, and customer requirement complexity
Manufacturing Design Feasibility Review as part of RFQ process, as required
Collaborate with supply chain to ensure applicable quality clauses and/or other flow down requirements are captured on sourcing award PO and that suppliers understand the requirements
Assist in Product Realization (e.g. APQP) elements of identified high risk components with the supplier to ensure quality requirements are adhered and start of production timing is delivered to project/change milestones
Assist procurement team in developing supplier metrics and participate in regular supplier reviews
30%+ travel and ability to travel with less than 48hr notice
Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field plus at least 5 years of experience in Circuit Card Assemblies manufacturing or design
Experienced with ISO Standards, Statistics, Microsoft Office Programs Ability to understand military specifications and to read blue prints with GD&T background Experienced in problem solving with ability to provide training to suppliers as needed
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills
Ability to travel as required
Candidates must be a US citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
Leonardo 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.
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