Lead Product Quality Engineer, Maritime

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 Production organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Quality to join our Maritime division. The Quality team works with our customers, internal teams, and suppliers to ensure the deployment of reliable products that meet all mission requirements. We develop cutting-edge Quality processes and methods to secure scalable, long-term business success.

As the leader of the Quality function for Maritime, you will work inside and outside the organization to develop strategies, define and execute plans, and implement processes that deliver reliable products. The right person for this role has knowledge of manufacturing, product development, and continuous improvement. If you are someone who loves to build world-class Quality processes, develop teams, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you.

Please note: This role will be based in our Quincy, MA location until Q4 of 2025. Following this period, the successful candidate will be expected to work out of our new Quonset, RI facility. Based on eligibility, relocation assistance may be available.

What You’ll Do

• Own all aspects of Quality for the Maritime division to support mass production of AUV products
• Lead and own manufacturing quality to improve yields and reliability across the product lifecycle
• Lead and own the Quality Management System with a sustainable path to maintain AS9100 certification
• Design and implement a Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) program compliant with AS9100 certification
• Own and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for Quality across the manufacturing organization (Cost of Poor Quality, Escapes, Supplier Defects, and others)
• Carry out containment, RCCA, and disposition actions of any quality “escapes” or defective material
• Establish and implement a Zero Defects program
• Partner with other functional teams such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Deployment Operations to execute success
• Travel up to 10%

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field, or equivalent work experience 
• 8+ years of relevant experience working with OEM suppliers and manufacturing operations building complex hardware and software systems
• 5+ years experience working in a AS9100 regulated environment
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality within the aerospace/defense, automotive, or medical device fields
• Proven record in strategy and execution of Quality Management Systems in a certified AS9100 enterprise
• Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Change Management, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to finish
• Proven ability to track, prioritize and drive to success multiple concurrent projects with a strong operational background
• Hands-on leader. You're resourceful, forward-thinking, drawn to building from ambiguous and unsolved problems and have an "own the outcome" mindset.
• Influence and partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders, able to partner with deeply technical as well as operational, business-minded leaders on key Quality and Manufacturing topics
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical field
• Experience as an auditor for AS9100 or other ISO 9001-based QMS standard (e.g., ISO 13485, IATF 16949)
• Experience with low volume manufacturing

US Salary Range$108,800—$163,200 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