Maritime Quality Engineer - AS9100/NavSea

Slope; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Quality Specialist for its Maritime team to ensure autonomous surface and undersea systems meet AS9100 and NavSea standards, blending speed with rigor for national security.

You will implement and maintain a robust QMS, lead SPC and FMEA, drive MRB and RCCA, and collaborate with suppliers to meet contractual requirements while supporting audits and inspections across programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within manufacturing for aerospace/defense or regulated industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Experience implementing and being audited against an AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) and corrective actions.
• Experience leading FAIs per AS9102.
• Understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain a robust QMS compliant with AS9100 and NavSea requirements for maritime hardware.
• Champion quality on the manufacturing floor; implement SPC, conduct FMEA, and lead continuous improvement to improve first-pass yield and reduce scrap.
• Interpret NavSea standards and technical publications into actionable manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Disposit non-conforming product via MRB; drive RCCA using 8D and 5 Whys to prevent recurrence.
• Qualify, audit, and manage suppliers for critical components and special processes for prime contract compliance.
• Develop inspection plans, work instructions, and criteria for receiving, in-process, and final inspection; support FAIs (AS9102).
• Plan and execute internal and supplier audits; support customer and third-party audits.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

FMEA

SPC

AS9100

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

GD&T interpretation

NavSea standards familiarity

PLM / MES familiarity

Job description

Anduril Industries in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Quality Specialist for its Maritime team to ensure autonomous surface and undersea systems meet AS9100 and NavSea standards, blending speed with rigor for national security.

You will implement and maintain a robust QMS, lead SPC and FMEA, drive MRB and RCCA, and collaborate with suppliers to meet contractual requirements while supporting audits and inspections across programs.