Quality Manager

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. Anduril is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the our Fury Quality Launch Team 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. 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. Experience in technical design review, process, Statistical Process Control 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. Experience in launching product from engineering design, through prototype build all the way to full rate production and then into sustainment. Experience in product development methodolog ... (truncated, view full listing at source)