Senior Quality Assurance Technician

Job ID: 115650

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

• Business Unit: Land Systems

Location: West Plains, MO

Career Functional Area: Quality

Telework Type: No Telework

Relocation Available: No Relocation Benefit available

Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 4/10 (Monday- Thursday)

Shift: 1st Shfit (6:00am- 4:30pm)

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing complex inspection and verification activities, supporting advanced measurement and tool/fixture certification work, and mentoring junior technicians.
• Applies deeper print interpretation, supports data collection for trending and effectiveness verification, and provides day-to-day technical support to manufacturing/test while partnering closely with Quality Engineering.
• Execute complex inspections requiring multi-step setups, tighter tolerances, and more detailed print interpretation; ensure repeatable methods and objective evidence.
• Support first article inspections/startup verification and in-process verification for critical characteristics; escalate instability conditions per reaction plans.
• Support tool/fixture certification execution including data collection, verification, and preparation of certification packages; identify method risks and escalate.
• Collect measurement and defect data to support QE-led trending, root cause analysis, and verification-of-effectiveness activities.
• Lead containment execution at the floor level (scope confirmation, verification checks, documentation) under Supervisor/QE direction.
• Mentor and coach QT I-II technicians; support qualification sign-offs as delegated.
• Provide technical support to Assembly/Test/Inspection personnel including workmanship improvement feedback and inspection method consistency.

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus.
• Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview.
• Experience with MRP a plus.
• Must have good mechanical skills

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 4/10 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

• Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

Nearest Major Market: Springfield