Product Quality Engineer (2nd Shift), Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

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. This role will support our 2nd shift teams and expected to work 3PM-11:30PM.

Requirements

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 precision mechanical parts & sub-assemblies, PCBA, harnessing, avionics, systems integration, composites, propulsion systems, and lethality 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), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) elements such as Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
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, and statistical analysis tools (MatLab, JMP, Minitab, etc.)
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

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.
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)

Responsibilities

Willingness to engagement with product development Teams to achieve quality expectations for AIS products
Drive product development to achieve quality experience for AIS products by implementing product engineering activities like process development, verification, validation, and qualification of processes, parts and sub-assemblies.
Drive clarity & resolution for development ambiguities associated with product maturity, process stability, and field performance that impact the product meeting it’s quality & reliability goals for volume production.
Champion the transition from new product introduction (NPI) to a sustainable & predictable, high rate manufacturing process and supply chain.
Own the elimination of product risk to improve reliability across the product lifecycle. Engage in quality activities from concept through development and manufacturing to field use.
Ensure the execution of product and process requirements. Assist in Defining and improving such requirements.
Work cross-functionally to define and execute the product roadmap.
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.
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.
Own the identification and elimination of product quality risk to improve reliability across the product lifecycle. 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.
Open to travel between HQ (CA) and Ohio based on program needs.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional 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.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.