Quality Specialist
Quick Summary
Quality Specialist role at Anduril Industries ensuring compliance with AS9100 and NavSea standards for maritime autonomous systems manufacturing in Santa Ana, California.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Support the Quality team to develop, implement, and sustain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) that is compliant with AS9100 and tailored to include specific NavSea requirements for maritime hardware.
- Champion quality on the manufacturing floor. Implement and monitor statistical process controls (SPC), conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase first-pass yield and reduce scrap.
- Act as the subject matter expert for interpreting and flowing down NavSea standards and technical publications (e.g., material traceability, welding certifications, testing protocols) into actionable manufacturing and inspection processes.
- Support the Material Review Board (MRB) to disposition non-conforming product. Help drive the Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process using methodologies like 8D and 5 Whys to prevent recurrence.
- Partner with the supply chain team to qualify, audit, and manage suppliers of critical components and special processes (e.g., welding, coatings, pressure testing), ensuring compliance with all prime contract and regulatory requirements.
- Support the development of comprehensive inspection plans, work instructions, and criteria for receiving, in-process, and final inspection. Aid with First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102.
- Plan and execute internal and supplier audits to ensure system-wide compliance and identify opportunities for improvement. Support customer and third-party audits.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment for aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated, hands-on experience implementing, maintaining, and being audited against an AS9100 certified Quality Management System.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.) and implementing effective corrective actions.
- Experience leading First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102.
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Direct, hands-on experience with NavSea standards and requirements (e.g., SUBSAFE, NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 for welding, material control specifications, technical publication adherence).
- Experience in the production of maritime systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs), or related pressure vessel and submersible hardware.
- Experience with quality control for special processes such as composite fabrication, welding, complex electro-mechanical assembly, and environmental/pressure testing.
- ASQ certification (Certified Quality Engineer - CQE, Certified Quality Auditor - CQA) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-mix, rapid development environment where speed and rigor must coexist.
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software.
- No Financial RequestsAnduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- Please always verify communications Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
- Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
- What to Do If You Suspect Fraud Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Maritime Manufacturing Technology team is responsible for rapidly developing and implementing manufacturing technologies and processes for cutting-edge defense hardware, including deployable static and moving surface, undersea and sea to air vehicles and scaling these products in our new manufacturing facilities.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a Quality Specialist to join our rapidly growing team in Santa Ana, CA. The Quality Specialist for our Maritime team is a critical role responsible for ensuring our autonomous surface and undersea systems are built to the most stringent standards, blending the speed and innovation of a technology company with the discipline and rigor required for national security.You will be the authority on quality for programs that operate in the harshest environments on Earth. This role requires a hands-on, first-principles approach to developing and enforcing quality systems that meet and exceed AS9100 and specific Naval Sea Systems Command (NavSea) standards. You will not just be checking boxes; you will be building the quality foundation for the next generation of naval technology.
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