Manufacturing Quality Lead

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 TEAM

The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art thermal cores and IDCAs for science, defense and space applications and are deployed to tackle the most significant infrared imaging challenges of America and its allies.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Quality Lead to join our growing team, currently based out of Hudson, New Hampshire. 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field

8+ years of relevant experience working with OEM suppliers and manufacturing operations building complex hardware/software systems

8+ 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 product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Change Management, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

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

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret 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 infrared imaging technology

Experience with high mix low volume manufacturing and suppliers

US Salary Range

$144,000 $191,000 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

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