Senior Quality Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

The Fury Launch Team (FLT) will set the standard for building the future at Arsenal-1, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Columbus, OH. This team will have the opportunity to train under our world-class manufacturing team at Anduril HQ in Costa Mesa, CA for 6 months before bringing that standard of excellence back to Ohio.

Anduril is seeking a Sr Quality Engineer to join our FLT in Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our Group 5 Autonomous Vehicle product meets the highest quality standards from the design phase to the production phase of the product life cycle. The right person for this role has knowledge of manufacturing, product development, and continuous improvement for Group 5 Autonomous Vehicles. If you are someone who loves to build world-class Quality processes, work hands-on, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you.

**This role requires candidates to relocate to Costa Mesa for a 3-month training program, with the goal to be back in Columbus, OH fulltime by Q2 of 2026. Housing, transportation, etc. will be provided during your stay.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Work closely with the design team to ensure that quality is built into the product from the outset.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the product design and manufacturing processes for the overall vehicle,

Collaborate with internal & external functions to define and execute processes that deliver reliable products. Direct quality engineers for direction and opportunities in sub-systems, processes, production, and supplier development areas.

Develop and implement quality control plans and procedures for the Group 5 Autonomous Vehicle product.

Conduct quality audits and inspections to identify and address any issues that arise during the product development process.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues.

Develop and maintain quality metrics to track product quality and identify areas for improvement.

Ensure that all quality-related documentation is complete, accurate, and up-to-date.

Ensure the execution of product and process requirements. Define and improve such requirements.

Work cross-functionally to define and execute the product roadmap.

Set up and lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Material Review Board (MRB) activities. Review the effectiveness of actions and share lessons learned across the product team.

Lead product health data analysis and improvement activities. Be able to communicate the top line quality of the project

Support the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Define and improve required documentation and activities.

Support investigations, initiatives, and projects as needed, at the team or organization level.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field

Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality and production processes. Experience in growing and developing teams and managing resources.

Working knowledge of design review and quality management of aviation systems, PCBA, harnessing, avionics, systems integration, composites/control surfaces, propulsion systems, and lethality systems.

Experience driving product quality and performance requirements to test and measurement system development and optimization. Knowledgeable of missile storage and maintenance processes.

Experience partnering with Reliability Engineering, chief engineers, architects, and customer facing team members to deliver to customer requirements.

Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) elements such as Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Working knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing processes. Application of industry standards and best practices

A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to completion.

Analytical skills and experiences for data mining, data quality, metrics generation, issue management systems, and statistical analysis tools (MatLab, JMP, MiniTab, etc)

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in a technical field

5-7 years of experience with developing quality systems for low volume, high complex manufacturing environments and suppliers. Working knowledge of AS9100/ AS6500 / ISO 9001-based Quality Management System requirements.

Experience with IPC standards and general workmanship standards.

Experience with government contracts and MIL standard requirements commonly applied to quality requirements for aerial vehicles. Experience with Teamcenter, SolidWorks/NX, Jira, Foundry, and manufacturing execution systems

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Healthcare Benefits

US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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