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Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The company develops Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that converts thousands of data streams into real-time 3D command and control centers, bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking to military applications.
The Quality Engineering team ensures the highest standards of quality in manufacturing processes and products through collaborative, data-driven approaches. This Senior Product Quality Engineer role will be based in Waltham, MA (relocating from Lexington, MA) and will drive quality improvements across the entire product lifecycle—from design and manufacturing through supplier management and field support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drive improvements in product design, manufacturing, suppliers, and field support to enhance reliability across the product lifecycle
- Ensure Quality Management System compliance and sustainability to AS9100 certification standards
- Develop and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for product quality
- Implement data-driven approaches to evaluate, prioritize, and track product quality and reliability across suppliers, manufacturing, and field operations
- Support and improve internal tracking tools for supplier incoming, manufacturing in-process, and field quality issues
- Lead investigations, initiatives, and projects to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions internally and with suppliers
- Develop and sustain raw material supplier inspection and incoming inspection programs
- Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities
- Evaluate, select, qualify, and monitor supplier performance
- Execute containment, audit, and disposition actions for quality escapes or defective material
- Work cross-functionally to define and execute the product roadmap, ensuring incoming material inspection, process control plans, and end-of-line tests capture essential quality requirements
This role requires expertise in quality management systems and statistical process control within a regulated environment. You will need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving approach to drive quality initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field
- 5+ years of relevant experience working with OEM suppliers and manufacturing operations building complex hardware/software systems
- 5+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality within aerospace/defense, automotive, or medical device fields
- Experience working in ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 regulated environments
- Working knowledge of Quality core tools: FMEA, RCCA/8D, Change Management, APQP, PPAP, and GD&T
- Hands-on experience using mechanical and electrical metrology tools/instruments
- Working knowledge of electro-mechanical design and relevant manufacturing processes
- Strong ownership mindset with demonstrated project management capability to drive projects from start to finish
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in a technical field
- Experience as a lead auditor for AS9100 or other ISO 9001-based QMS standards (ISO 13485, IATF 16949)
- Experience supporting manufacturing of Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs) and/or Infrared (IR) Cameras
- Experience with high-mix, low-volume manufacturing and suppliers
