Sr. Quality Systems Engineer at Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

171000.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Management System, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, QMS Software Solutions, Data Analytics Platforms, Auditing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, ERP Systems, PLM Systems, Business Intelligence, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, Training Development, Customer Audits

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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. ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Quality organization is seeking a Quality System Engineer to join our team and help develop future opportunities for our internal quality management system and digitization efforts. 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. We are growing and this role will focus on internal site growth and implementing a world class quality management system software application, supporting our internal manufacturing sites, supplier sites, and our Arsenal 1 facility. The right person for this role has extensive knowledge in Quality Management System (QMS) systems, data analysis, and continuous improvement to help shape our internal systems, tools, procedures and the culture of quality at Anduril. If you are someone who loves to build world-class Quality processes, work hands-on, help others succeed on the quality journey, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO Develop, lead, and manage the execution of the QMS and its top-level processes. Coordinate resources and prioritization of tasks to complete internal and external audits of the QMS. Develop, lead, and manage the execution of the QMS software implementation and adoption across our Anduril sites. Coordinate resources and prioritization of tasks to complete implementation, internal and external audits of the QMS & AS6500. Partner with business system team, product quality engineers and manufacturing engineers to help prepare new processes, digital tools, & sites to meet QMS requirements, develop new capabilities to meet existing QMS requirements and conduct internal audit before manufacturing readiness review and production readiness review. Develop our internal QMS road map for tools and capabilities to match the scaling of the company: to meet customer needs, to enable quality capabilities for our new products, and scale quality processes as we grow the company. Become a systems expert for Anduril’s quality tool, processes, and data sets to enable effective QMS execution. Communicate with external audit agencies. Support customer audits as necessary. Manage the QMS internal auditor process and participate as an internal auditor. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that benefit the QMS and product quality. Support investigations, initiatives, and projects as needed, at the team or organization level. Support developing QMS training modules and packages. Facilitate training records and retention with manager of affected trainees. Driving root cause analysis and corrective action with internal findings from audits and customer visits. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in aerospace and/or defense manufacturing Expert knowledge of QMS requirements and auditing in a complex product environment, in one or more of the following QMS standards: ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, AS9110C, AS9120B, AS6500, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 13485:2016, TL 9000 R6.3. Working knowledge with QMS software solutions which might include Net Inspect, Siemens, SAP, ETQ, One Factory, MasterControl, Compliance Quest, Hexagon, PTC, QT9 Hands on experience with data analytics platforms, reporting tools, and basic data visualization. Demonstrated project management for software system implementation and onboarding suppliers (external users) and internal users. Working knowledge of design, development, manufacturing, supply chain, deployment, contracts, and other organizations that are apart of a company wide audit Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Business Intelligence (BI) systems. A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to completion. Proven track record of implementation and success with QMS. U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data. Expected travel 20% of the time. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certification as an AS9100/AS6500 aerospace auditor / lead auditor certification One or more American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications: CQE, CRE, CMQ/OE, CQA Experience with low volume, high complex manufacturing. Experience working with mergers and acquisition and onboarding teams and managing/supporting remote site QMS US Salary Range $129,000—$171,000 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) and its processes. Implement QMS software across Anduril sites and coordinate internal and external audits.