Quality Technician, Maritime Production

The role

You will develop and sustain a Quality Management System compliant with AS9100 and NAVSEA standards. You will support manufacturing quality through statistical process controls, root cause analysis, and supplier management for maritime hardware.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and sustain a robust Quality Management System (QMS)
• Support statistical process controls (SPC) and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Interpret and flow down NAVSEA standards and technical publications
• Support the Material Review Board (MRB) to disposition non-conforming product
• Drive the Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process
• Partner with the supply chain team to qualify, audit, and manage suppliers
• Support the development of inspection plans, work instructions, and criteria
• Aid with First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102
• Support internal, supplier, customer, and third-party audits

Required qualifications

• 2+ 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
• Experience implementing, maintaining, and being audited against an AS9100 certified Quality Management System
• Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)
• Experience aiding First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Direct experience with NAVSEA standards and requirements
• Experience in the production of maritime systems, including UUVs, 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)
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-mix, rapid development environment
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Maritime Manufacturing Technology team develops and implements manufacturing technologies for defense hardware including surface, undersea, and sea to air vehicles.