Product Quality Engineer, Road Runner at Andurilindustries

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 SITE Anduril, a leader in autonomous systems and weapons manufacturing, is building Arsenal-1, its first hyperscale manufacturing facility, just south of Columbus, Ohio in Pickaway County. Arsenal-1 is redefining the scale and speed that autonomous systems and weapons can be produced for the United States and its allies and partners. This is a monumental and essential step toward rebuilding America’s defense industrial base, strengthening America’s warfighting capabilities, and enhancing deterrence amid rising international threats. ABOUT THE PRODUCT The future of defense is being built right now, and Anduril’s Roadrunner product is at its leading edge. Roadrunner is a cutting-edge VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) counter-UAS interceptor, designed for autonomous air defense operations. It rapidly detects, tracks, and neutralizes hostile unmanned aircraft systems to protect critical assets and personnel. ABOUT THE TEAM The Roadrunner Launch Team (RLT) will set the standard for building the future at Arsenal-1, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ashville, OH. This team will have the opportunity to train under our world-class manufacturing team at Anduril HQ in Costa Mesa, CA for 3 months before bringing that standard of excellence back to Ohio. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Product Quality Engineer, you will work inside & outside the organization to define, develop, and execute processes that deliver high quality & reliable products. This role focuses on our Road Runner product with career growth to any of our products in the development and sustaining stages. The right person for this role has knowledge of manufacturing, product development, root cause analysis, and issue management and continuous improvement of manufacturing nonconformance's. If you are someone who loves to build world-class quality processes, work hands-on, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you. **This role requires candidates to relocate to Costa Mesa for a 3-month training program. Housing, transportation, etc. will be provided during your stay. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Drive product improvement for Road Runner by implementing processes for data collection and incident reporting that will inform activities like detailed design reviews, process development, verification, validation, and qualification of processes and parts, sub-assy, and the vehicle, itself. • Drive clarity & resolution for development ambiguities associated with product maturity, process stability, and field performance that impact the product meeting it’s quality & reliability goals for volume production. • Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities for field and reliability issues. Review the effectiveness of actions and share lessons learned across the product team. • Champion the transition from new product introduction (NPI) to a sustainable & predictable, high rate manufacturing process and supply chain. • Own the elimination of product risk to improve reliability across the product lifecycle. Engage in quality activities from concept through development and manufacturing to field use. • Ensure the execution of product and process requirements. Define and improve such requirements. • Work cross-functionally to define and execute the product roadmap. • Lead product health data analysis and improvement activities. Establish metrics for measuring quality and the factors that predict quality performance. • Support the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Define and improve required documentation and activities. • Support investigations, initiatives, and projects as needed, at the team or organization level. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field • Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality in aerospace/defense or similar hardware. • Experience leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) efforts for complex problems and issues. Utilizing tools such as 8D, Lean six sigma, Fault tree analysis, and DMAIC methodologies. • Working knowledge of design review and quality management of PCBA, harnessing, avionics, systems integration, composites, propulsion systems, and lethality systems. • Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) elements such as Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). • Working knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing processes. • A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to completion. • Analytical skills and experiences for data mining, data quality, metrics generation, issue management systems, and statistical analysis tools (MatLab, JMP, MiniTab, etc) • U.S. Citizen Required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s degree in a technical field • 2-5 years of experience with developing quality systems for low volume, high complex manufacturing environments and suppliers. • Working knowledge of AS9100/ ISO 9001-based Quality Management System requirements. • Experience with IPC standards • Experience with Electronics, Software, Aviation or Avionics. • Lean six sigma certification is preferred. • Experience with Teamcenter, SolidWorks, Jira, Foundry, NetSuite, or Oracle. US Salary Range$87,000—$116,000 USDThe 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. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. 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