Quality Engineering Summer Intern Job Listing at Leonardo DRS in Germantown, MD (Job ID 1270896700)

Description

Job ID: 111726

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. 

Responsible for assisting the quality team and supporting product quality improvements. Develop, maintain, and deploy quality plans and activities that translate customer requirements into planned activities. Ability to work independently under supervision of others.

•    Assist the quality team with internal audits, ensuring implementation of root cause corrective actions.
•    Assist in the design, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes and systems.
•    May assist quality engineering team and management in assessing measures of performance through data collection, reporting and analysis. 
•    May evaluate quality data collection systems and processes to determine whether these data collection processes adequately depict the quality of products and processes involving supplies, manufacturing test, and lifestyle management.
•    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.
•    Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers.
•    Complete assigned tasks on time
•    Conduct analysis and gather data to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
•    May be required to help in research in a particular field.
•    Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities to address production issues.
•    Support the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
•    Assist in the evaluation and implementation of new equipment, technologies, and manufacturing methods.
•    Work cross-functionally with teams such as quality assurance, supply chain, and operations to ensure seamless production flow.
•    Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers
•    Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
•    Other duties as assigned.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Engineering student; some progress towards engineering degree.
• Must be college Junior or Senior.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network.
• Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn.
• Exposure to ISO standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

U.S. Citizenship required.

The expected pay scale for this position is $23/hour - $25/hour. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate's relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.

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 9/80 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.