Program Manager, Quality System Site Engagement

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
12 days ago
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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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Program Manager, Quality System Site Engagement

Program Manager, Quality System Site Engagement joins the Quality team to manage the enterprise quality management system (QMS) across multiple manufacturing, engineering, and operational sites. This role focuses on ensuring all facilities operate under a unified framework compliant with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards to maintain reliability and safety for defense products. The manager will conduct structured site assessments, evaluate quality maturity, develop risk registers, and lead the rollout of standardized processes across geographically distributed teams. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary liaison between corporate and site teams, coordinating audit schedules with compliance partners, and reporting on key performance indicators like nonconformance trends. Success requires expertise in aerospace and defense quality standards, strong program management discipline, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders while managing complex documentation control and risk-based prioritization for mission-critical hardware and software systems.

What does a Program Manager earn in California?

Median $193000 from 39 postings across 11 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the cross-site QMS alignment strategy to ensure all facilities meet AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
  • Conduct structured site assessments and maturity evaluations across manufacturing, engineering, and field operations locations.
  • Maintain a site risk register to track quality system risks and provide visibility into enterprise health.
  • Act as the primary liaison between corporate Quality and site teams to facilitate engagement and resolve systemic issues.
  • Lead the rollout of new QMS processes, procedures, and policies across all company sites.
  • Coordinate audit schedules and corrective action processes with Internal Audit, Supplier Quality, and Compliance teams.
  • Define and report on enterprise quality metrics and KPIs to drive data-informed leadership decisions.
  • Establish the governance framework for QMS document control and harmonized process ownership across multiple locations.

What we're looking for

  • 8–12 years of experience in quality management or program management within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Deep working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards including multi-site certification and audit experience.
  • Proven track record of conducting quality system assessments, gap analyses, and internal audits to create actionable improvement plans.
  • Strong program management skills for coordinating cross-functional, multi-site initiatives and risk-based prioritization.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills to build credibility with site leaders, engineers, and executive stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to various company sites.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR.
  • Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

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