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Anduril Industries · 23 hours ago

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, COTS/MOTS

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$146K/yr - $194K/yr

3+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company committed to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality COTS/MOTS parts meet design and performance requirements, driving supplier quality processes and managing supplier performance.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drive the supplier quality development processes throughout the product development stages with the product engineering team through design reviews, supplier process development, testing, and qualification for components and sub-assemblies

Review supplier processes and capabilities to ensure alignment to design requirements can be achieved

For critical COTS/MOTS, partner with engineering to design, develop, qualify, and implement functional test and performance validation process at suppliers

Partner with development engineering, product quality engineering, global strategic sourcing and program management to deliver predictable supply to the development programs, production programs, and manage exceptions/containments/deviations for supplier technical performance

Drive supplier quality readiness by analyzing key and critical characteristics for drawings and supplier specification, develop measurement systems, and supplier qualification activities (PPAP, FAIR, Audit, inspection development, etc)

Partner with Global Strategic Sourcing and Product Sourcing Engineering to drive overall supplier performance for cost, quality, delivery and fulfillment of strategic goals

Own the elimination of supplier risk to improve quality & reliability across the product lifecycle

Utilize audits, readiness reviews, and training & documentation to ensure compliance

Support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Material Review Board (MRB) activities, while owning containments derived from purchased goods

Drive resolution of fitment issues

Review supplier effectiveness of actions and share lessons learned across the product team

Drive supplier corrective action and response (SCAR) process

Audit the Quality Management System at our suppliers, as it pertains to supplier quality and performance

Define and improve required documentation and activities as needed to ensure Anduril’s compliance to flow-down requirements from customers

Prepare, support, and lead supplier onsite audits and reviews for contract deliverables for quality management and compliance

Qualification

Supplier Quality EngineeringAS9100/ISO 9001 auditingSix SigmaFirst Article InspectionAdvanced Product Quality PlanningStatistical Process ControlQuality improvement techniquesAnalytical skillsTeamcenterSolidWorksOracle/NetsuiteJiraTableauPalantir Foundry

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field

Supplier Quality Engineering, onsite Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience in a highly regulated production environment (Minimum 3-5 years)

Working experience with any of the following manufacturing environment: electro mechanical assembly, micro-electronics and mechanical assembly process

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

Working knowledge of Six Sigma

Experience performing First Article Inspection to AS9102 Industry Standard

Experience with driving supplier performance and evaluation

Experience with Statement of Work (SOW), quality clauses, intellectual property (IP), and government regulations such as ITAR, etc

Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) elements such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quality Control Plan (QCP), Statistical Process Controls (SPC), and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)

Well versed in quality improvement and failure analysis techniques: 5 whys, 8D, Fishbone diagram, Shainin Red X, etc

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

Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time to suppliers, sourcing partners, and manufacturing locations

Preferred

Active or former IPC 610, IPC 620 certification

Working experience with commodities such as RF applications, Camera & Sensors, HVAC & Thermal controls, Motors and Servos

Preferred Certifications: CQE, CSSBB, CQA, CQM, etc

Experience with government contracts and MIL standard requirements

Experience with Teamcenter, SolidWorks, Oracle/Netsuite, Jira, Tableau and Palantir Foundry

Benefits

Healthcare 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