Senior Program Quality Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril • McHenry, MS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems group is seeking a Senior Program Quality Engineer in McHenry, Mississippi. The group designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications. In this role, you will work within and outside the organization to define and execute processes that deliver reliable products. The position calls for expert knowledge of manufacturing, quality assurance, and quality planning, along with a commitment to continuous improvement. You will build quality processes and work hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with accountability for results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing), Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of progressive Quality Engineering experience, with a significant portion in Program Quality or Supplier Quality in aerospace, defense, automotive, or another highly regulated hardware development and manufacturing industry.
• Expertise interpreting and implementing industry quality standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001, as well as customer-specific flow-down requirements.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, including RCA, CAPA, nonconformance management, FAI (AS9102), GD&T, Control Plans, and Inspection Plans.
• Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) or equivalent qualification methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual documents.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels and with external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and drive initiatives autonomously and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be able to obtain a Federal Explosives License through the BATFE.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or 7 or more years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Relevant certifications, such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) or Black Belt (LSSBB), Project Management Professional (PMP), or AS9100 Certified Lead Auditor.
• Direct experience interfacing with government representatives such as DCMA Quality Assurance Representatives.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle and with PLM software.
• Experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and advanced statistical analysis.
• Experience creating quality plans, Product Control Plans (PCP), and Inspection Plans (IP) from internal and external requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and management of customer quality flow-down requirements across the contract lifecycle, including supplier flow-down.
• Create Program Quality Plans that communicate customer and internal quality requirements to Anduril program teams and the supply base.
• Develop Product Control Plans (PCP) and Inspection Plans (IP) for program-specific requirements.
• Support supplier, customer, and internal audit activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams using structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) and drive continuous improvement.
• Support program-specific nonconformance management and Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Support, conduct, or monitor product and process assessments.
• Review and administer customer deliverable data package content to ensure As-Built Configuration List (ABCL) and other contract deliverable requirements are met.
• Support Qualification Testing and First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Support supply base capability and risk assessments and monitor supplier performance.
• Support Engineering Change Control Board (CCB) activities.
• Interface with program management, customers, suppliers, cross-functional leadership, and, when applicable, government representatives and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) representatives.
• Provide quality and technical support for production readiness information, including component verification, test article acceptance testing surveillance, and control of the nonconforming material lifecycle; use measures and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide quality inputs for internal and external program reviews.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior