Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer Hardware

Frontdoor Defense; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead cross-functional quality programs, ensuring AS9100 compliance and defect-free shipments. Location in Lexington/MA with relocation to Waltham, MA. Candidates will drive QA processes, KPIs, and CAPA across design, manufacturing, and suppliers.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace/defense quality, ISO 9001/AS9100 experience, and familiarity with FMEA, RCCA/8D, APQP, PPAP and GD&T. Eligible for U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement in product design, manufacturing, suppliers and service to improve reliability across the product lifecycle.
• Lead AS9100 certification and sustainment.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for product quality across the value stream.
• Implement data-driven assessment of quality and reliability (suppliers, manufacturing, field).
• Maintain and improve supplier incoming, in-process, and field quality tracking tools.
• Lead root-cause investigations and CAPA activities with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support incoming inspection and MRB processes for quality control.
• Evaluate and qualify suppliers for performance and compliance.
• Contain and disposition any quality escapes or defective materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define and execute the product roadmap with production quality controls.

Skills

FMEA

RCCA/8D

APQP

PPAP

GD&T

Project management

ISO 9001

AS9100

Metrology tools

Electro-mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMM

Metrology equipment

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Lead cross-functional quality program to ensure AS9100 compliance and defect-free shipments

Location: Lexington, Massachusetts Waltham, Massachusetts

Compensation: $146,000 - 194,000 USD / year

About The Role

Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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 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:

Benefits

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.