Quality Manager

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Lexington, MAWaltham, MA
Salary
$146,000–$196,000 / yr
Posted
47 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Similar $168k
This role $171k
$134k most similar roles pay here $203k

This role pays more than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $142,575–$193,935 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $171k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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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.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Quality Manager

Quality Manager The Quality Manager leads the Quality Engineering team to maintain high standards for manufacturing quality and product reliability. This role involves managing the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure AS9100 certification compliance while overseeing supplier quality, internal tracking systems, and Material Review Board activities. The manager will mentor staff, establish key performance indicators, and lead investigations into root causes to implement corrective actions. Essential skills include proficiency in core quality tools such as FMEA, RCCA/8D, Change Management, APQP, PPAP, and GD&T. Candidates must possess experience with mechanical and electrical metrology tools and electro-mechanical design within highly regulated aerospace or defense environments. The role focuses on solving complex manufacturing challenges for hardware and software systems, ensuring that production processes meet rigorous requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor the Quality Engineering team while establishing performance standards and professional development goals.
  • Manage and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) compliance to meet AS9100 certification standards.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators for internal manufacturing, supplier quality, and field products.
  • Drive continuous improvement across product design, manufacturing processes, and supplier performance.
  • Utilize a data-driven approach to evaluate, prioritize, and track product reliability issues.
  • Manage internal tracking systems for incoming materials, in-process manufacturing, and field quality reports.
  • Lead investigations into root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with suppliers.
  • Direct Material Review Board activities including the containment and disposition of defective materials.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • Experience managing compliance in ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 regulated environments.
  • Advanced knowledge of Quality core tools including FMEA, RCCA/8D, Change Management, APQP, PPAP, and GD&T.
  • Hands-on experience using mechanical and electrical metrology tools and instruments.
  • Working knowledge of electro-mechanical design and relevant manufacturing processes.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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