Product Quality Engineer - Aerostructures
Anduril
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.
As a Product Quality Engineer, you will work inside & outside the organization to define, develop, and execute processes that deliver high quality aerospace structures (composites and metallic). This role focuses on collaborating and driving early engagement with our design team, and manufacturing team, to meet our quality requirements and to evaluate manufacturing performance. The right person for this role has knowledge of, aerospace quality standards, supply chain quality, inspection methods, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. An ideal candidate for this role has experiences in aerospace manufacturing, product development, supplier quality, metrology, and quality planning. If you are someone who loves to build world-class quality processes and aerospace products, work hands-on with engineering, and be accountable for results of a growing team, then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Drive product development and production for aerospace programs using processes such as drawing and work instruction reviews, quality planning, inspection, end-of-line metrics, verification, validation, and qualification of processes, parts, and sub- assemblies.
- Drive clarity & resolution for production ambiguities associated with product maturity and process stability.
- Champion the transition from new product introduction (NPI) to a sustainable & predictable, rate manufacturing
- Coordinate quality requirements with the Supply Chain team and develop processes for incoming part and material acceptance.
- Ensure the execution of product and process requirements. Define and improve such requirements.
- Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and inspection process Review the effectiveness of actions and share lessons learned across the product team. 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.
- Provide feedback to the overall quality plan for aerospace Leverage resources to deliver quality through the development cycle. Design, develop, and leverage elements of the Anduril QMS to meet and exceed aerospace customers’ quality expectations. Understand qualification of internal and external manufacturing processes including measurement methods, PPAP/FAI, inspection methods & test protocol & acceptance test plans for aerospace programs. Lead the transition from engineering qualification to manufacturing variance testing for product quality coverage.
- Coordinate with supplier quality engineers who are supporting the design, development and procurement activities with the suppliers for aerospace programs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
- Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality on aerospace vehicles or systems.
- Working knowledge of design review and quality management of aerospace parts, assemblies, hardware, and raw materials.
- Experience partnering with production, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and customer facing team members to deliver to customer requirements.
- Working knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes. Application of industry standards and best practices.
- Experience with CAD systems such as NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Working knowledge on composite and metallic airframe manufacturing processes and related defects
- 1-5 years of experience with developing quality systems in highly complex manufacturing environments and suppliers. Working knowledge of AS9100/ AS6500 / ISO 9001-based Quality Management System requirements.
- 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).
- Experience with government contracts and MIL standard requirements commonly applied to quality requirements for aerial vehicles.
- Experience with manufacturing execution systems.
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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
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.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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