Position Summary

DRS Network & Imaging Systems in Cypress, CA is part of the Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Group of Leonardo DRS and has over 30 years of experience in designing and developing electro-optical/infrared systems for surveillance and targeting applications. We are seeking a Mission Assurance Manager to join the company in the development of strategic space and weather systems.

Basic Qualifications and Required Skills

• 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 ISO 9001-2008 Standards
• ISO Lead Auditor experience desired; certification preferred Six Sigma Black Belt certification desired
• ASQ certification desired
• Ability to obtain and retain a security clearance is required

Job Duties and 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, 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 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 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)

Working Conditions

Normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work and local travel.

In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.