Product Quality Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers' most pressing national security requirements.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Product Quality Engineer, you will work inside & outside the organization to define, develop, and execute processes that deliver high quality & reliable compute solutions. You will work with responsible engineers who are designing → building → and delivering complex customer programs. You will bring your technical knowledge and leadership skills to set objectives, build teams & processes, and drive projects to completion. The ideal candidate will leverage their experience to deliver highly complex, optimized, multi-disciplinary products and programs. If you are someone who loves to build world-class quality processes with suppliers, work hands-on with engineering, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Early engagement with product development to achieve quality expectations for AIS products by implementing product quality planning activities like detailed design reviews, key & critical characteristic measurement, verification, validation, and qualification of processes and parts, sub-assy, and the top-level compute solution.
• Support the quality planning from production concept/customer requirements through development and manufacturing to field use.
• Ensure the execution of product and process requirements to meet quality performance targets. Define and improve such requirements. Partner with production to ensure incoming material inspection, process control plans, and end of line test capture the essential quality requirements for successful customer shipments.
• Champion quality during transitions from new product introduction (NPI) to a sustainable & predictable, high rate manufacturing process and supply chain.
• Participate and Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Material Review Board (MRB) activities. Review the effectiveness of actions and share lessons learned across the product team.
• Participate and Lead product health data analysis and improvement activities. Establish metrics for measuring quality and the factors that predict quality performance.
• Support the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Define and improve required documentation and activities.
• Support investigations, initiatives, and projects as needed, at the team or organization level.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently possessing an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality in aerospace/defense, consumer electronics, data center infrastructure hardware, or similar hardware.
• Working knowledge of design reviews and production processes.
• Experience in quality management of precision mechanical parts & sub-assemblies, PCBA, harnessing as it relates to Electronics Assembly.
• Experience driving product quality and performance requirements to test and measurement system development and optimization.
• Participated or led the transition of products from engineering qualification to manufacturing qualification while ensuring product quality is established and maintained.
• Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Working knowledge of product verification and validation methodologies such as Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) incorporating techniques such as Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Working knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing processes.
• Application of industry standards and best practices to meet government customer quality expectations.
• 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, utilizing statistical analysis tools (MATLAB, JMP, Minitab, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a technical field
• 5-7 years of experience with developing quality systems for high volume, high complex manufacturing environments and suppliers.
• Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality in for communications systems used for Intelligence Community (IC) customers
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ ISO 9001-based Quality Management System requirements.
• Working experience driving failure analysis through the review of test logs, performance test characteristics, 3rd party software applications, and failure isolation & duplication.
• 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)

US Salary Range $142,000-$213,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits:For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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