Quality Analyst

About the position

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report data to assist quality engineer and management in assessing measures of performance
• Evaluate quality data collection systems and processes to determine whether these data collection processes adequately depict the quality of products and processes involving suppliers, manufacturing test and life cycle management
• Assist in logistics of external AS9100 & other customer audits
• Support projects and processes that ensure continuously improving value to our customers and business units
• Create organizational value by implementing innovative solutions and best practices involved in all processes of the product realization value stream
• Assist Quality Engineers with data mining, reporting and analysis
• Observe and identify process improvement opportunities to Quality Engineering
• Verify process control activities and reports deficiencies as appropriate
• Initiate quality alerts for potential process and product discrepancies that may affect performance
• Prepare audit plans and checklists for all product lifecycle quality related activities
• Conduct audits and issues reports as a lead auditor and trains junior analysts to conduct internal audits
• Assist Quality Engineers with root cause analysis investigations and corrective action development
• Support Quality Engineers in conducting Corrective Action Review Board activities
• Investigate internal audit-related findings and helps coordinate activities to resolve issues
• Work with quality management and support staff to develop solutions to help manage variability
• Support the administration of the Quality Management System Documentation and Record Control processes
• May prepare and present data in management-level presentations
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Requirements

• 2+ years relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• In-depth knowledge of business information systems required
• General knowledge of quality management system required (eg. AS9100, ISO:9001)
• Ability to apply basic problem-solving skills
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret written procedures
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company contribution to a health savings account
• Telemedicine
• Life and disability insurance
• Legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• Flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• Competitive vacation
• Health/emergency leave
• Paid parental leave
• Community service hours