Senior Program Quality Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril; Mississippi; On-site; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Program Quality Engineer in McHenry, Mississippi, to lead quality flow‑down, PCP/IP development, and supplier quality activities for our rocket motor programs. You will drive CAPA, audits, PPAP, and problem solving in a fast‑paced, highly regulated defense environment.

Strong collaboration, communication, and a clear path to security clearance are required. Join Anduril to shape robust quality processes, enable production readiness, and deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years in Quality Engineering, esp. program or supplier quality.
• Experience interpreting AS9100/ISO9001 and flow-down requirements.
• Proficiency with RCA, CAPA, Nonconformance, FAI, GD&T, control & inspection plans.
• PPAP or equivalent qualification methodologies.
• Ability to read complex drawings and contractual docs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to influence across levels.
• Must obtain Federal Explosives License and U.S. Security Clearance; travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer quality flow-down across contract lifecycle, incl. supplier flow-down.
• Create Program Quality Plans to support customer/internal requirements.
• Develop PCP and IP to meet program-specific needs.
• Support supplier, customer, and internal audits.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA to drive continuous improvement.
• Support nonconformance management and MRB activities.
• Review and manage ABCL content and contract deliverables.
• Assist with Qualification Testing and FAI activities.
• Monitor supplier capability and risk; support CCB activities.
• Interface with program management, customers, suppliers, and government reps.

Skills

Quality engineering

Program quality

Supplier quality

RCA & CAPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AS9100 / ISO9001

PPAP

FAI (AS9102)

GD&T

Control Plans

Inspection Plans

Job description

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.

Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems group is seeking a Senior Program Quality Engineer to join our team in McHenry Mississippi. The Rocket Motor Systems team designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications at Anduril. As a Senior Program Quality Engineer, you will work inside and outside the organization to define and execute processes that deliver reliable products. The right person for this role has expert knowledge of manufacturing, quality assurance, and quality planning, with drive for continuous improvement. If you are someone who loves to build world-class Quality processes, work hands‑on in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the implementation and management of specific customer quality flow down requirements throughout the contract lifecycle, including supplier flow down.
• Lead the creation of Program Quality Plans to support administration of customer and internal quality requirements to Anduril program teams and supply base.
• Lead the development of Product Control Plans (PCP) and Inspection Plans (IP) to support program‑specific requirements.
• Support supplier, customer, and internal audit activities.
• Support cross‑functional team using structured problem‑solving Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies to identify Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) and drive continuous improvement.
• Support program-specific nonconformance management and material review board (MRB) activities.
• Support, conduct, and/or monitor product and process assessments.
• Support the review and administration of customer deliverable data package content to ensure As‑Built Configuration List (ABCL) and other contract deliverable requirements are met.
• Support Qualification Testing and First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Support supply base capability and risk assessments and monitoring supplier performance.
• Support Engineering Change Control Board (CCB) activities.
• Interface with program management, customers, suppliers, cross‑functional leadership, and, when applicable, government representatives and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Provide Quality and technical support for development of production readiness information, including component verification, test article acceptance testing surveillance, control of nonconforming material life cycle, utilizing measures and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide quality inputs to support internal and external program reviews.

REQUIRED 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%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline or 7+ years of quality engineering experience.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Lean Six Sigma Green (LSSGB) or Black Belt (LSSBB), Project Management Professional (PMP), AS9100 Certified Lead Auditor).
• Direct experience interfacing with government representatives such as DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency) Quality Assurance Representatives.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle) and PLM software.
• Experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and advanced statistical analysis.
• Experience creating quality plans, product control plans (PCP), and inspection plans (IP) from internal and external requirements.

US Salary Range

$127,000 — $170,000 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.