Senior Program Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Anduril; McHenry (MS); On-site; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in McHenry, Mississippi, seeks a Senior Program Quality Engineer for its Rocket Motor Systems team. You will define and execute quality processes to deliver reliable solid rocket motor products, collaborating across programs, suppliers, and customers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in quality engineering within regulated hardware, strong RCA/CAPA skills, AS9100/ISO9001 experience, and the ability to travel up to 25%. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing), Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering, with a significant portion in a Program Quality or Supplier Quality role within the aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated hardware development and manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and implementing industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO9001) and customer-specific flow-down requirements.
• Strong proficiency in quality tools and methodologies including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA), Nonconformance management, FAI (AS9102), GD&T, Control Plans, and Inspection Plans.
• Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) or equivalent qualification methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual documents.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization and with external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, drive initiatives autonomously, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be able to obtain a Federal Explosives License through the BATFE.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of quality plans to support customer and internal requirements.
• Manage supplier quality flow-down and contract lifecycle activities.
• Develop PCP and IP to support program-specific needs.
• Support audits, CAPA, MRB, and nonconformance management.
• Apply RCA methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Support qualification testing and FAI activities.
• Coordinate data package content to meet ABCL and contract deliverables.
• Interface with management, customers, suppliers, and government representatives as needed.
• Provide quality inputs for program reviews and readiness activities.

Skills

Quality Engineering

RCA & CAPA

AS9100/ISO9001

PPAP

GD&T

FAI AS9102

Root Cause Analysis

Supplier Quality

Leadership

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP/MRP

PLM software

Job description

Anduril Industries in McHenry, Mississippi, seeks a Senior Program Quality Engineer for its Rocket Motor Systems team. You will define and execute quality processes to deliver reliable solid rocket motor products, collaborating across programs, suppliers, and customers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in quality engineering within regulated hardware, strong RCA/CAPA skills, AS9100/ISO9001 experience, and the ability to travel up to 25%. U.S.