Maritime Quality Engineer: Naval Standards & Autonomous Systems

Slope; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for its Maritime team. You will own quality for autonomous surface and undersea systems, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and NavSea standards while building a robust, auditable quality foundation.

You will lead MRB, RCCA, supplier qualification, and FAI programs, driving continuous improvement, SPC, and data-driven KPIs across complex maritime hardware.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within aerospace/defense or regulated industries.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing and auditing AS9100 QMS.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Experience leading FAIs per AS9102 and interpreting GD&T on complex drawings.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain a QMS compliant with AS9100 and NavSea requirements.
• Champion quality on the manufacturing floor and monitor SPC, FMEA, and continuous improvement.
• Lead MRB disposition of non-conforming product; drive RCCA using 8D and 5 Whys.
• Qualify, audit, and manage suppliers of critical components and processes.
• Develop inspection plans, work instructions, and criteria for receiving, in-process, and final inspection.
• Lead FAIs per AS9102 and coordinate internal and supplier audits.
• Establish and track KPIs; analyze data and drive strategic quality improvements.

Skills

Quality engineering

AS9100

Root cause analysis

FMEA

8D / 5 Whys

GD&T

FAIs (AS9102)

Audit facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PLM software

MES software

Job description

Anduril Industries in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for its Maritime team. You will own quality for autonomous surface and undersea systems, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and NavSea standards while building a robust, auditable quality foundation.

You will lead MRB, RCCA, supplier qualification, and FAI programs, driving continuous improvement, SPC, and data-driven KPIs across complex maritime hardware.