Senior Product Quality Engineer
Anduril Industries · Lexington, MA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 8 days ago
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A senior quality role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Lexington, MA. Drive improvement in product design, manufacturing, suppliers as well as service and field support in order to improve reliability across the product lifecycle.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Control plans
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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
- ◆Work cross-functionally to define and execute the product roadmap, partnering with production to ensure incoming material inspection, process control plans and end of line tests capture the essential quality
requirements
for successful customer shipments.
Required qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field
- ✓5+ years of relevant experience working with OEM suppliers and manufacturing operations building complex hardware/software systems
- ✓5+ 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 Quality core tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA/8D), Change Management, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- ✓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
- ✓Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security 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 supporting the manufacturing of Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs) and/or Infrared (IR) Cameras.
- ✓Experience with high mix low volume manufacturing and suppliers
$147,000 — $196,000 USD
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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
Our Quality Engineering team is a dedicated group of professionals committed to ensuring the highest standards of quality in our processes. We play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and reliability of our products, working collaboratively to identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues. Our team thrives on a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance processes and outcomes.
About the job
We are seeking a Senior Product Quality Engineer to join our growing team, currently based out of Lexington, MA but relocating to Waltham, MA. 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.