Manager, Supplier Quality

Anduril Industries

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Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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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.

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TL;DR · Manager, Supplier Quality

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As a Supplier Quality Engineering Manager at Anduril, you will lead the Precision Mechanical team to ensure high quality and reliable precision machined parts across all product lines. Your role involves collaborating with design and sourcing teams, as well as suppliers, to meet stringent quality requirements from concept through production. You will leverage expertise in manufacturing processes like machining, molding, and inspection to manage technical risks and drive continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include supplier qualification activities, performance management, and training new SQEs while scaling supplier capabilities from prototypes to high-rate production. Success requires hands-on knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 standards, quality methodologies such as FMEA and PPAP, and strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.

Skills

AS9100 ISO9001 FMEA APQP PPAP MSA GD&T KPIs TS/SCI SQL Excel SPC Minitab Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing Quality Management Systems Supplier Risk Management Continuous Improvement Data Mining

What you'll do

  • Define and execute supplier quality processes for precision machined parts.
  • Drive early engagement with internal teams to ensure design for manufacturability.
  • Manage alignment between product requirements and supplier capabilities in supply chain.
  • Direct supplier qualification activities to meet compliance across the product lifecycle.
  • Champion continuous improvement by reviewing supplier corrective actions and sharing lessons.
  • Recruit, hire, and onboard SQEs to enhance team performance and cultural fit.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of supplier or operations quality management experience
  • Experience in producing precision mechanical parts for aerospace or defense
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality Management System requirements
  • Expertise in quality methodologies including FMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, and GD&T
  • Strong ownership mindset with project completion capability
  • Analytical skills and experience with data mining, metrics generation, and statistical analysis tools
  • TS/SCI security clearance required

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