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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 integrates thousands of data streams into a real-time 3D command and control center, bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to military applications.
The Quality Engineering team is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of quality in manufacturing processes and products. This team plays a crucial role in maintaining product integrity and reliability through collaborative identification, analysis, and resolution of quality issues, leveraging data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
As a Senior Product Quality Engineer, you will ensure manufacturing processes and products meet quality standards through inspections and data analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams on quality assurance protocols. You will drive improvements across product design, manufacturing, suppliers, and field support to enhance reliability across the product lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:
• Drive Quality Management System compliance and sustainability to AS9100 certification
• Develop and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for product quality
• Develop and utilize 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 both internally and with suppliers
• Support development and sustainability of raw material supplier inspection and incoming inspection programs
• Support execution of Material Review Board (MRB) activities
• Contribute to evaluation, selection, qualification, and performance assessment of suppliers
• Carry out containment, audit, and disposition actions for quality escapes or defective material
• Work cross-functionally to define and execute product roadmap, partnering with production to ensure 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. Your proactive problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills with attention to detail will be vital to 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: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA/8D), Change Management, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (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 capability as a project manager 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
