Director of Quality

Overview

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming military capabilities through advanced technology. The Director of Quality plays a crucial role in ensuring product development excellence and establishing a culture of statistical rigor and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the VP of Quality in evolving priorities and organizational needs
• Enable Quality team leaders and division members to maximize efficiency and quality output
• Build internal delivery rhythms, KPIs, and OKRs
• Lead cross-team initiatives requiring executive sponsorship and accountability
• Foster cross-functional relationships and quality compliance
• Own Product Quality Engineering strategy
• Own day-to-day factory quality engineering and sustainment
• Embed Quality at the source through statistical methods and process enhancements
• Drive design review governance and corrective action systems
• Partner with Supplier Quality and R&D to integrate Voice of the Customer
• Facilitate post-launch reviews and capture lessons learned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience with 5 – 10 years of industry experience
• Proven experience leading Product Quality Engineering in complex product development environments
• Strong background in DFMEA, Control Plans, DOE, Six Sigma, DFSS, statistical methods, and reliability engineering
• Experience leading large-scale organizational change and driving cultural transformation
• Deep knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards such as ISO9001, AS9100, etc.
• Experience in interfacing with agencies and managing regulatory compliance
• Experience in a variety of Quality domains, including design, production, supply chain, etc.
• Experience in large-scale risk assessment and management at a corporate level
• Strong knowledge in one or more technical or production industry areas as it relates to design for Quality, root cause corrective action, measurement analysis, etc.
• Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as FMEA, APQP, PPAP elements such as MSA, and GD&T
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance

Benefits

At Anduril, we provide a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

$191,000 - $253,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time position