Quality Engineer (or Senior), Dive-XL

This role is for a Product Quality Engineer (or Senior) to join the team in Quonset, RI, focusing on the integration of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and their sub-systems. You will define, develop, and execute quality processes for AUV integration, support the internal quality management system to meet AS9100 requirements, and scale into a new production line for the Dive-XL. You will partner across product development, production, and field operations, leading non-conformance reviews, root cause and corrective action processes, and incoming inspection control plans.

Responsibilities

• Execute the vision of the Product Quality Engineering Manager to support the quality of the integration process for components such as underwater sensors/equipment, PCBAs, cables, wiring harness, actuators, machined parts and structures, etc. Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Work cross-functionally to define and execute the product build and inspection requirements to meet our customer quality requirements.
• Lead the non-conformance review (NCR) process for vehicle integration: Identify defects and flaws in vehicle and subsystem assembly, identify issues and implement corrective actions, and support the usage of coordinate systems, envelopes, and interfaces for system integration.
• Lead the Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process for integration, incident management system and Material Review Board (MRB) activities for aircraft programs, while owning containments for prototype builds and production.
• Develop incoming inspection control plans in collaboration with design engineering to define and verify Critical to Function (CTF) and Critical to Quality (CTQ) dimensions and characteristics.
• Collaborate with production system equivalents at other sites to standardize processes, methods, and techniques used to execute day-to-day job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality in complex assembly and production processes.
• Working knowledge of quality management in defense or other highly regulated environment (AS9100 etc.).
• Experience driving product quality and performance requirements to test and measurement system development and optimization.
• Experience partnering with Manufacturing Engineering, chief engineers, development engineers, and customer facing team members to deliver to customer 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).
• Working knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing processes.
• Application of industry standards and best practices.
• A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to completion.
• Previous experience working with PLM and MES systems.
• Analytical skills and experiences for data mining, data quality, metrics generation, issue management systems, and statistical analysis tools (MatLab, JMP, MiniTab, etc).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a technical field.
• 7+ years of experience with developing quality systems for low volume, high complex manufacturing environments and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ AS6500 / ISO 9001-based Quality Management System requirements.
• Experience with IPC standards and general workmanship standards.
• Experience with government contracts and MIL standard requirements commonly applied to quality requirements for aerial vehicles.
• Experience with Teamcenter, SolidWorks/NX, Jira, Foundry, and manufacturing execution systems.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Readiness Levels a plus

Benefits

• 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:
• At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.