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Anduril Industries · 2 weeks ago

Senior Product Quality Engineer, Core Tech

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$129K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Product Quality Engineer will define, develop, and execute processes to ensure high quality and reliable products, particularly within Core Technology, while collaborating with various teams to uphold quality standards throughout production phases.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own quality of incoming components, subsystems, and the end-product assembly from early design phase to the end of production

Responsible for root cause analysis and associated characterization/sensitivity test development

Communicate with supplier quality partners to ensure root cause and corrective action is completed through the supply base

Drive quality controls and assurance throughout production phases; develop metrics to uphold the highest level of first pass yield and continuous scrap reduction

Develop and implement manufacturing requirements, quality standards, and product quality plans per category of component (castings, forgings, machined parts, electromechanical systems)

Cross functional leadership through design, manufacturing, quality, and reliability engineering to analyze process capability potential from the early design phase and direct design decisions based on data

Design of experiments and test execution to support design and process improvements

Extensive experience with GD&T, working with precision mechanical parts

Experience with process control methods including statistical process control, AS9102, and PPAP

Qualification

Quality managementRoot cause analysisStatistical process controlGeometric DimensioningTolerancingManufacturing processesData analysis toolsProduct development methodologiesAnalytical skillsTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field

Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality in aerospace/defense or similar hardware

Working knowledge of design review and quality management of PCBA, avionics, systems integration, and mechanical systems

Experience driving product quality and performance requirements to test and measurement system development and optimization. Leading the transition from engineering qualification to manufacturing variance testing for product quality coverage

Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Key Characteristics, Frozen Processes, Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Working knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing processes

A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to completion

Analytical skills and experiences for data mining, data quality, metrics generation, issue management systems, and statistical analysis tools (MatLab, JMP, MiniTab, etc)

Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred

Master's degree in a technical field

5-7 years of experience with developing quality systems for low volume, high complex manufacturing environments and suppliers

Working knowledge of AS9100/ ISO 9001-based Quality Management System requirements

Experience with IPC standards

Experience with government contracts and mil standard requirements

Experience with Teamcenter, SolidWorks, Jira, Tableau, and Altium (or other PCBA and harness design software)

Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan: US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.