Quality Specialist
Anduril Industries · Hudson, NH
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist quality role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Hudson, NH. Propose, develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures and review with quality engineering.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, GD&T, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in New Hampshire: typical posted base $97k–$165k.
Median of the low and high ends of 15 live postings that list pay, out of 40 quality engineer openings in New Hampshire, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 39 other live quality postings in New Hampshire.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $97k–$165k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 75%
- ✓ Lean 50%
- ✓ Supplier quality 48%
- Six Sigma 45%
- ✓ AS9100 43%
- FDA / GMP 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for IATF 16949, Welding, SAP, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Anduril Industries in Hudson
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Full description from Anduril IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you'll do
- ◆Coordinate the site Material Review Board (MRB) process.
- ◆Perform detailed inspections to verify and document non-conforming parts against engineering specifications.
- ◆Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent recurring quality escapes.
- ◆Collaborate on timely material dispositioning to minimize production delays and inventory holding costs.
- ◆Promote awareness of quality requirements, quality objectives, and continuous improvement principles throughout the organization.
- ◆Support training activities related to quality processes, procedures, and Quality Management System requirements.
- ◆Propose, develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures and review with quality engineering.
- ◆Review and propose continuous improvement projects for productivity gains, quality improvements, and benefits to Anduril's quality policy.
- ◆Support the calibration process by conducting recalls, managing the calibration database, and logistics with third party calibration services.
- ◆Perform internal audits on processes and procedures and support external audits.
- ◆Deep dive into data analysis and traceability investigations to identify trends, oddities, inconsistencies, and variation that impacts the effectiveness of processes, procedures, and product quality.
- ◆Support development of inspection methods, acceptance criteria, verification activities, and quality controls for products, components, and processes as needed.
Required qualifications
- ✓Associate degree in a technical field (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Optics) or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
- ✓3+ years of experience directly supporting a production line, cleanroom, or hardware manufacturing facility.
- ✓Familiarity with cleanroom environments, contamination control, and following strict ESD-control protocols.
- ✓Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings (GD&T, optical prints, schematics, and CAD).
- ✓Experience with mechanical inspection tools (optical microscopes, calipers, XRF, CMM)
- ✓Working knowledge of quality management standards within a regulated production environment (AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949).
- ✓Demonstrated proficiency with MRB, material containment, and standard RCCA problem-solving methodologies.
- ✓Strong adherence to established procedures, keen attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
- ✓Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- ✓Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Hands-on experience with high-precision micro-assemblies, vacuum systems, metal fabrication (including welding, brazing, and soldering), or camera/optical modules.
- ✓Familiarity with modern digital manufacturing tools: MES, PLM/PDM (Teamcenter/Windchill), and ERP systems (SAP/NetSuite).
- ✓ASQ certifications: CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), CQA (Certified Quality Auditor), or CQT (Certified Quality Technician).
- ✓Experience supporting supplier quality programs, supplier assessments, or supplier corrective action activities.
- ✓Experience supporting design and development, new product introduction (NPI), or transition-to-production activities.
- ✓Practical experience in Lean Manufacturing environments
US Hourly Range
$42.31 — $56.25 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.
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 real-time, 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
Advanced Infrared Solutions (AIRS), formerly American Infrared Solutions, was acquired by Anduril Industries in 2025 and now operates as part of the Imaging Business Line. For more than 10 years, AIRS has designed and built world-class, high-performance cooled infrared cameras and subsystems, including critical components such as Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs). From its site in Hudson, NH, AIRS is expanding to supply these critical components both internally, to Anduril's Imaging products, and externally, to serve as a merchant supplier to the broader defense, space, and commercial industrial base. Growing the external merchant supplier business alongside internal production is a core strategic priority for the Business Line.