Manufacturing Technician

Job ID: 114175

Your future starts here! Kick off 2026 with a career that makes a difference at Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO. We're growing and actively hiring for multiple openings across a variety of roles. If you're motivated, ready to learn, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you. Explore our open positions and apply today: https://www.leonardodrs.com/careers

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 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities include performing Quality inspections on weldments, machined components, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic assemblies, painted components and/or electrical components and assemblies.

• Perform inspections with common inspection tools. Duties may require mastery of complex inspection tools i.e., coordinate measuring machine, gage arm, laser measurement devices, etc.

• Must assist in documentation, containment, and disposition of discrepant product.

• Provides routine technical support to engineers and scientists on standard components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment

• Responsibilities may include facilitating testing, troubleshooting failure modes, and coordinating repair activities as required on complex electromechanical systems.

• Work from standard wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, test plans, technical orders, engineering specifications and sketches

• Test prototype assemblies and production units

• Capable of coordinating related manufacturing processes

• Interpret and follow documents such as SOPs and safety rules

• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification

• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials

• Perform Key Performance Indicators:

• Meet production deadlines

• Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)

• Raw material stock levels

• Compliance outcomes

• Position requires the ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions

• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience
• 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 in the use of various computer applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have good hand and eye coordination
• Must be able to read hydraulic and electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Must be able to use common inspection tools (i.e calipers, bore mics, tape measures, etc)
• Must be able to understand and follow basic dimensioning and tolerancing principles. Experience with geometric dimensions and tolerancing desired.
• Must insure compliance to applicable safety regulations and contractual requirements.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• NDT and/or weld certification desired
• Paint and/or Machining experience desired

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.

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