Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Casting and Welding

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
124 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.

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TL;DR · Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Casting and Welding

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Casting and Welding will join the team to develop and execute processes ensuring high-quality castings for Rocket, Missile, and Connected Warfare programs. The role involves collaborating with design teams to provide manufacturability feedback, managing technical risks during prototyping, and scaling designs for volume production. You will drive supplier quality development through design reviews, testing, and qualification for precision mechanical parts while overseeing root cause corrective actions and material review boards. Key responsibilities include auditing Quality Management Systems, performing first article inspections, and managing supplier performance regarding cost and delivery. Required expertise includes casting operations, welding processes, metrology, and continuous improvement. You will utilize tools like MatLab, JMP, MiniTab, Teamcenter, NX, Oracle/Netsuite, Jira, and Foundry while applying methodologies such as FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and GD&T to solve complex manufacturing challenges in the defense sector.

What you'll do

  • Provide design for manufacturability feedback and generate product data for composite assemblies during the development process.
  • Manage technical risks, proof of concepts, and prototyping to scale designs for volume production.
  • Drive supplier quality development through design reviews, testing, and qualification for precision mechanical parts.
  • Execute supplier readiness activities including PPAP, FAIR, audits, and measurement system development.
  • Mitigate supply chain risks by conducting audits and ensuring compliance with quality management systems.
  • Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Material Review Board (MRB) activities for purchased goods.
  • Audit supplier Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance with customer flow-down requirements.
  • Conduct onsite audits and reviews of contract deliverables for supplier quality and performance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a similar technical field.
  • Experience producing castings and mechanical assemblies for maritime, aerospace, or space applications.
  • Experience scaling supplier capabilities from prototype stages to high-rate production.
  • Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001-based Quality Management Systems.
  • Proficiency in product development methodologies including FMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, and GD&T.
  • Experience performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 standards.
  • Ability to manage supplier performance regarding SOWs, quality clauses, and ITAR regulations.
  • Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

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