Product Quality Engineer

Anduril Industries • Atlanta, GA

93d • $85,000 - $127,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Product Quality Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will work inside & outside the organization to define, develop, and execute processes that deliver high quality & reliable Launched Effects products. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, quality, and performance of Altius and supporting systems. Your expertise will contribute to the success of cutting-edge projects in Anduril’s product portfolio for years to come. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality standards throughout the development, testing, production, and deployment phases. The right person for this role has knowledge of manufacturing, product development, sub-system performance criteria and metrology, and continuous improvement. If you are someone who loves to build world-class quality processes, work hands-on, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality in aerospace or related systems.
• Experience in growing and developing teams and managing resources.
• Working knowledge of design review and quality management of PCBA, harnessing, avionics, systems integration, composites/control surfaces, propulsion systems, and lethality systems.
• Experience driving product quality and performance requirements to test and measurement system development and optimization.
• Knowledgeable of missile storage and maintenance processes.
• Experience partnering with Reliability Engineering, chief engineers, architects, and customer facing team members to deliver to customer requirements.
• 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.
• 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 a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or UAV new product integration.
• 5-7 years of experience with developing quality systems for low volume, high complex manufacturing environments and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ AS6500 / ISO 9001-based Quality Management System requirements.
• Experience with IPC standards and general workmanship standards.
• Experience with government contracts and MIL standard requirements commonly applied to quality requirements for aerial vehicles.
• Experience with Teamcenter, SolidWorks/NX, Jira, Foundry, and manufacturing execution systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality processes throughout the product development stages with the Launched Effects engineering team through design reviews, process development, testing, and qualification of propulsion products.
• Utilize the product maturity framework to build a quality plan with partner organizations and deliver to the program schedule and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with Launched Effects design engineers to ensure manufacturability and reliability.
• Champion quality planning and execution to customer design requirements and system integration - design, develop, and implement customer quality tools, processes, and procedures with partner organizations.
• Own the elimination of product and process risk to improve quality & reliability across the product lifecycle.
• Utilize audits, readiness reviews, and training & documentation to ensure compliance.
• Work cross-functionally to define and execute the product roadmap and delivery schedule of Altius and supporting systems.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and project meetings.
• 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.
• Investigate failures, anomalies, and non-conformities.
• Support the implementation of the Quality Management System on the programs.
• Define and improve required documentation and activities as needed.
• Create, develop, and provide quality metrics to the project team and stakeholders.
• Prepare, support, and lead customer onsite audits and reviews for contract deliverables for quality management and compliance.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees