Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, COTS/MOTS

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

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. As a Senior Supply Quality Engineer, you will work both internally and externally within the organization to define, develop, and execute processes that deliver high-quality and reliable COTS/MOTS parts to Anduril. This role focuses on collaborating with design, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to ensure COTS/MOTS parts meet design and performance requirements. Success hinges on clarity and decisive action with our suppliers, and partnering with them for world-class results is essential across the entire supply chain. The ideal candidate are self-starters who are capable of working in a fast pace environment with limited instructions. If you are someone who thrives on building world-class quality processes with suppliers, working hands-on with engineering, and taking accountability for results, then this role is for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field
Supplier Quality Engineering, onsite Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience in a highly regulated production environment (Minimum 3-5 years)
Working experience with any of the following manufacturing environment: electro mechanical assembly , micro-electronics and mechanical assembly process
Working knowledge and auditing experience of AS9100/ ISO 9001-based Quality Management System requirements.
Working knowledge of Six Sigma
Experience performing First Article Inspection to AS9102 Industry Standard.
Experience with driving supplier performance and evaluation. Experience with Statement of Work (SOW), quality clauses, intellectual property (IP), and government regulations such as ITAR, etc..
Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) elements such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quality Control Plan (QCP), Statistical Process Controls (SPC), and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
Well versed in quality improvement and failure analysis techniques: 5 whys, 8D , Fishbone diagram, Shainin Red X, etc
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 able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance
Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time to suppliers, sourcing partners, and manufacturing locations.

Nice To Haves

Active or former IPC 610, IPC 620 certification
Working experience with commodities such as RF applications, Camera & Sensors, HVAC & Thermal controls, Motors and Servos.
Preferred Certifications: CQE, CSSBB, CQA, CQM, etc
Experience with government contracts and MIL standard requirements
Experience with Teamcenter, SolidWorks, Oracle/Netsuite, Jira, Tableau and Palantir Foundry

Responsibilities

Drive the supplier quality development processes throughout the product development stages with the product engineering team through design reviews, supplier process development, testing, and qualification for components and sub-assemblies. Review supplier processes and capabilities to ensure alignment to design requirements can be achieved.
For critical COTS/MOTS, partner with engineering to design, develop, qualify, and implement functional test and performance validation process at suppliers.
Partner with development engineering, product quality engineering, global strategic sourcing and program management to deliver predictable supply to the development programs, production programs, and manage exceptions/containments/deviations for supplier technical performance. Drive supplier quality readiness by analyzing key and critical characteristics for drawings and supplier specification, develop measurement systems, and supplier qualification activities (PPAP, FAIR, Audit, inspection development, etc).
Partner with Global Strategic Sourcing and Product Sourcing Engineering to drive overall supplier performance for cost, quality, delivery and fulfillment of strategic goals.
Own the elimination of supplier risk to improve quality & reliability across the product lifecycle. Utilize audits, readiness reviews, and training & documentation to ensure compliance.
Support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Material Review Board (MRB) activities, while owning containments derived from purchased goods. Drive resolution of fitment issues
Review supplier effectiveness of actions and share lessons learned across the product team. Drive supplier corrective action and response (SCAR) process.
Audit the Quality Management System at our suppliers, as it pertains to supplier quality and performance. Define and improve required documentation and activities as needed to ensure Anduril’s compliance to flow-down requirements from customers.
Prepare, support, and lead supplier onsite audits and reviews for contract deliverables for quality management and compliance.

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.