Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Anduril-1; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer to ensure our manufacturing processes and products meet strict quality standards through inspections and data analysis. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on QA protocols and drive continuous improvement across the value chain.

The role requires a strong background in ISO 9001/AS9100 environments, plus hands-on use of metrology tools and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years with OEM suppliers and manufacturing operations on complex hardware/software.
• 5+ years in aerospace/defense, automotive, or medical device quality roles.
• Experience in ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 environments.
• Knowledge of quality core tools (FMEA, RCCA/8D, Change Management, APQP, PPAP, GD&T).
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical metrology tools.
• Experience with electro-mechanical design and manufacturing processes.
• Strong ownership mindset and project leadership.
• Eligible for active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Improve reliability across design, manufacturing, suppliers, and field.
• Ensure QMS compliance to AS9100 and drive KPI development.
• Develop data-driven quality assessment across suppliers, manufacturing, and field.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions with internal and supplier teams.
• Maintain supplier inspection programs and MRB activities.
• Collaborate with production on process controls and end-of-line testing.

Skills

Quality mindset

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field

Master’s degree in a technical field

Tools

FMEA

RCCA/8D

APQP

PPAP

GD&T

Metrology tools

Quality systems

AS9100/ISO9001

Security clearance

Job description

Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Our Quality Engineering team is a dedicated group of professionals committed to ensuring the highest standards of quality in our processes. We play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and reliability of our products, working collaboratively to identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues. Our team thrives on a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance processes and outcomes.

ABOUT THE JOB:

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our growing team, currently based out of Lexington, MA but relocating to Waltham, MA. You will ensure our manufacturing processes and products meet quality standards through inspections and data analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams on quality assurance protocols. This role requires expertise in quality management systems and statistical process control within a regulated environment If you have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, this opportunity is for you! Your proactive problem-solving approach will be vital to our quality initiatives.

WHAT YOU'll DO:

• Drive improvement in product design, manufacturing, suppliers as well as service and field support in order to improve reliability across the product lifecycle
• Drive Quality Management System compliance & sustainability to the AS9100 certification.
• Develop & improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for Quality across product quality
• Develop and utilize a data driven approach to evaluating, prioritizing and tracking product quality & reliability (suppliers, manufacturing & field)
• Support and improve internal tracking tools for supplier incoming, manufacturing in-process, and field quality issues
• Lead investigations, initiatives, and projects to find root cause and implement corrective and preventative actions both internally and with suppliers
• Support development and sustainability of raw material supplier inspection and incoming inspection program
• Support the execution of MRB activities
• Contribute to the evaluation, selection, qualification and performance of suppliers
• Carry out containment, audit, and disposition actions of any quality “escapes” or defective material
• Work cross-functionally to define and execute the product roadmap, partnering with production to ensure incoming material inspection, process control plans and end of line tests capture the essential quality requirements for successful customer shipments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field
• 5+ years of relevant experience working with OEM suppliers and manufacturing operations building complex hardware/software systems
• 5+ years experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality within the aerospace/defense, automotive, or medical device fields
• Experience working in a ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 regulated environment
• Working knowledge of Quality core tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA/8D), Change Management, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Hands on experience using mechanical and electrical metrology tools/instruments
• Working knowledge of electro-mechanical design and relevant manufacturing processes.
• A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability as a project manager to drive projects from start to finish
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in a technical field
• Experience as a lead auditor for AS9100 or other ISO 9001-based QMS standard (e.g., ISO 13485, IATF 16949)
• Experience with supporting the manufacturing of Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs) and/or Infrared (IR) Cameras.
• Experience with high mix low volume manufacturing and suppliers

US Salary Range

$146,000 - $194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .