Sr. Program 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. Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems group is seeking a Program Quality Engineer to join our team in McHenry Mississippi. The Rocket Motor Systems team designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications at Anduril. As a Sr. Program Quality Engineer, you will work inside and outside the organization to define and execute processes that deliver reliable products. The right person for this role has expert knowledge of manufacturing, quality assurance, and quality planning, with drive for continuous improvement. If you are someone who loves to build world-class Quality processes, work hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you. WHAT YOU’LL DO Lead the implementation and management of specific customer quality flow down requirements throughout the contract lifecycle, including supplier flow down. Lead the creation of Program Quality Plans to support administration of customer and internal quality requirements to Anduril program teams and supply base. Lead the development of Product Control Plans (PCP) and Inspection Plans (IP) to support program-specific requirements. Support supplier, customer, and internal audit activities. Support cross-functional team using structured problem-solving Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies to identify Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) and drive continuous improvement. Support program-specific nonconformance management and material review board (MRB) activities. Support, conduct, and/or monitor product and process assessments. Support the review and administration of customer deliverable data package content to ensure As-Built Configuration List (ABCL) and other contract deliverable requirements are met. Support Qualification Testing and First Article Inspection (FAI) activities. Support supply base capability and risk assessments and monitoring supplier performance. Support Engineering Change Control Board (CCB) activities. Interface with program management, customers, suppliers, cross-functional leadership, and, when applicable, government representatives and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). Provide Quality and technical support for development of production readiness information, including component verification, test article acceptance testing surveillance, control of nonconforming material life cycle, utilizing measures and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement. Provide quality inputs to support internal and external program reviews. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing), Quality Management, or a related technical field. 3+ years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering, with a significant portion in a Program Quality or Supplier Quality role within the aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated hardware development and manufacturing industries. Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and implementing industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO9001) and customer-specific flow-down requirements. Strong proficiency in quality tools and methodologies including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective a ... (truncated, view full listing at source)