Senior Program Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries in McHenry, Mississippi, seeks a Senior Program Quality Engineer to define and execute quality processes for defense and space-grade products. You will lead customer flow-down, create Program Quality Plans, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role requires a strong background in quality systems (AS9100/ISO9001), PPAP/FAI, and cross-functional leadership.

U.S. security clearance and BATFE license eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years in Quality Engineering, preferably in aerospace/defense hardware.
• Experience interpreting AS9100/ISO9001 and flow-down requirements.
• Proficient in RCA, CAPA, Nonconformance, FAI (AS9102), GD&T, PCP, IP.
• Experience with PPAP or equivalent qualification methods.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and contractual documents.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance and BATFE Explosives License.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and management of customer quality flow-down requirements across contracts and supplier base.
• Create Program Quality Plans to administer customer/internal requirements to program teams.
• Develop Product Control Plans (PCP) and Inspection Plans (IP) for program-specific needs.
• Support supplier, customer, and internal audits.
• Use structured problem-solving RCA methods to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Support nonconformance management and MRB activities.
• Review and administer customer deliverable data packages to meet ABCL and other contract requirements.
• Assist with Qualification Testing and FAI activities.
• Assess supplier capability and monitor performance; support CCB activities.

Skills

Quality engineering

Program quality

Supplier quality

AS9100

ISO9001

CAPA

FAI

PPAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

PLM software

SPC

Job description

Anduril Industries in McHenry, Mississippi, seeks a Senior Program Quality Engineer to define and execute quality processes for defense and space-grade products. You will lead customer flow-down, create Program Quality Plans, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role requires a strong background in quality systems (AS9100/ISO9001), PPAP/FAI, and cross-functional leadership.

U.S. security clearance and BATFE license eligibility are required.