Senior Manager Quality

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Location:

Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job : 115056

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

DRS RADA Technologies is hiring a Senior Manager Quality for its Germantown, MD location. This position is on-site and is full time.

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.” Staff, train, equip, and direct the activities of quality assurance personnel including quality engineers, inspectors, analysts, and auditors.

• 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)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in a related technical field with a minimum of 7 years of experience
• 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.

The salary range for this position is $-$ . This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to:
Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable.

Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical,…