Senior Product Quality Engineer - Edge Compute and Comms

Anduril Industries

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

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TL;DR · Senior Product Quality Engineer - Edge Compute and Comms

As a Senior Product Quality Engineer in the Edge Compute and Communications team, you will lead initiatives to ensure high quality and reliability across our product portfolio, including Menace-I, Menace-X, and Menace-T. Your daily tasks will involve developing processes for data collection and incident reporting, conducting detailed design reviews, and facilitating Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities. You will also champion the transition from new product introduction to sustainable production, requiring a strong background in manufacturing, quality management, and reliability engineering. Essential skills include experience with tools like 8D, Lean Six Sigma, and statistical analysis software such as MATLAB or Minitab, along with knowledge of design review methodologies like FMEA and APQP. This role demands expertise in complex hardware environments, particularly aerospace/defense products, and familiarity with government contracts and regulatory requirements is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Drive product improvement by implementing data collection and incident reporting processes.
  • Resolve ambiguities in product maturity, process stability, and field performance to ensure quality goals.
  • Facilitate Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities for addressing field and reliability issues.
  • Champion the transition from new product introduction (NPI) to sustainable production experiences.
  • Develop manufacturing requirements and quality standards for various component categories.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality in aerospace/defense or similar complex hardware environments.
  • Proven experience leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) efforts using tools like 8D and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Strong knowledge of product development methodologies including FMEA, V&V testing, APQP, PPAP, MSA, and GD&T.
  • Ability to create and manage a Program Quality Management Plan (QMP).
  • Analytical skills with experience in data mining, metrics generation, issue management systems, and statistical analysis tools.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for influencing cross-functional teams on quality standards.

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