Director of Quality

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashville, OH
Salary
$147,000–$195,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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This role $171k
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director of Quality

The Director of Quality role at Anduril’s Production organization in Ashville, Ohio, is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes across Arsenal 1 division. This includes developing and executing strategies to ensure high-quality production of thousands of products annually while maintaining AS9100 certification. The ideal candidate will lead supplier and manufacturing quality initiatives, manage root cause corrective action programs, and establish key performance indicators to track Quality metrics. They must have extensive experience in manufacturing complex hardware and software systems within regulated environments like aerospace/defense or automotive industries, along with expertise in methodologies such as FMEA and APQP. This role demands a hands-on leader who can drive multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively across various functional teams including engineering, supply chain, and deployment operations to achieve business goals.

What you'll do

  • Own all aspects of Quality for the Arsenal 1 division to support high-volume production.
  • Lead supplier and manufacturing quality improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Maintain AS9100 certification by leading the Quality Management System.
  • Implement a Root Cause Corrective Action program to address quality issues.
  • Improve key performance indicators related to cost, escapes, and supplier defects.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and working with OEM suppliers.
  • Proven record in strategy and execution of Quality Management Systems under AS9100 certification.
  • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality within aerospace/defense, automotive, or medical device fields.
  • Working knowledge of product development methodologies like FMEA, Change Management, and APQP.
  • Strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to finish.
  • Hands-on leadership and ability to influence diverse stakeholders across technical and operational teams.

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