Senior Product Quality Engineer

Lexington · Waltham · Lexington, MA (LEX-01) · USD 146,000-194,000 · 5+ years experience · Posted Oct 14, 2026

At a glance

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Product Quality Engineer to ensure manufacturing processes and products meet quality standards through inspections and data analysis.
The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams on quality assurance protocols, managing quality systems, and driving improvements across product reliability.

Drive improvement in product design, manufacturing, suppliers as well as service and field support in order to improve reliability across the product lifecycle
Drive Quality Management System compliance & sustainability to the AS9100 certification.
Develop & improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for Quality across product quality
Develop and utilize a data driven approach to evaluating, prioritizing and tracking product quality & reliability (suppliers, manufacturing & field)
Support and improve internal tracking tools for supplier incoming, manufacturing in-process, and field quality issues
Lead investigations, initiatives, and projects to find root cause and implement corrective and preventative actions both internally and with suppliers
Support development and sustainability of raw material supplier inspection and incoming inspection program
Support the execution of MRB activities
Contribute to the evaluation, selection, qualification and performance of suppliers
Carry out containment, audit, and disposition actions of any quality “escapes” or defective material

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field
5+ years of relevant experience working with OEM suppliers and manufacturing operations building complex hardware/software systems
5+ years experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality within the aerospace/defense, automotive, or medical device fields
Experience working in a ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 regulated environment
Working knowledge of Quality core tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA/8D), Change Management, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Hands on experience using mechanical and electrical metrology tools/instruments
Working knowledge of electro-mechanical design and relevant manufacturing processes.
A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability as a project manager to drive projects from start to finish
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Master’s degree in a technical field
Experience as a lead auditor for AS9100 or other ISO 9001-based QMS standard (e.g., ISO 13485, IATF 16949)
Experience with supporting the manufacturing of Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs) and/or Infrared (IR) Cameras.
Experience with high mix low volume manufacturing and suppliers

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees supporting health, recovery, and whatever comes next
Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers