Lead Product Quality Engineer, Anduril Industries

• The right person for this role has knowledge of manufacturing, product development, and continuous improvement
• If you are someone who loves to build world-class Quality processes, develop teams, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field, or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience working with OEM suppliers and manufacturing operations building complex hardware and software systems
• 5+ years experience working in a AS9100 regulated environment
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality within the aerospace/defense, automotive, or medical device fields
• Proven record in strategy and execution of Quality Management Systems in a certified AS9100 enterprise
• Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Change Management, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to finish
• Proven ability to track, prioritize and drive to success multiple concurrent projects with a strong operational background
• Hands-on leader. You're resourceful, forward-thinking, drawn to building from ambiguous and unsolved problems and have an "own the outcome" mindset
• Influence and partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders, able to partner with deeply technical as well as operational, business-minded leaders on key Quality and Manufacturing topics
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Desirable

• Anduril’s Production organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Quality to join our Maritime division
• The Quality team works with our customers, internal teams, and suppliers to ensure the deployment of reliable products that meet all mission requirements
• We develop cutting-edge Quality processes and methods to secure scalable, long-term business success
• As the leader of the Quality function for Maritime, you will work inside and outside the organization to develop strategies, define and execute plans, and implement processes that deliver reliable products
• Own all aspects of Quality for the Maritime division to support mass production of AUV products
• Lead and own manufacturing quality to improve yields and reliability across the product lifecycle
• Lead and own the Quality Management System with a sustainable path to maintain AS9100 certification
• Design and implement a Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) program compliant with AS9100 certification
• Own and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for Quality across the manufacturing organization (Cost of Poor Quality, Escapes, Supplier Defects, and others)
• Carry out containment, RCCA, and disposition actions of any quality “escapes” or defective material
• Establish and implement a Zero Defects program
• Partner with other functional teams such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Deployment Operations to execute success
• Travel up to 10%