Quality Manager

About the role

Anduril Industries is seeking a Quality Manager to lead our growing team, currently based out of Lexington, MA but relocating to Waltham, MA. This role oversees manufacturing quality standards, manages our Quality Management System (QMS), and guides cross-functional teams in quality assurance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Quality Engineering team, establishing performance standards and driving professional development.
• Oversee and ensure Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and sustainability to the AS9100 certification.
• Establish, monitor, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for internal, supplier, and field product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in product design, manufacturing processes, supplier performance, and field support to enhance reliability across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and utilize a data-driven approach to evaluate, prioritize, and track product quality and reliability issues.
• Manage and optimize internal tracking systems for incoming supplier materials, in-process manufacturing, and field quality issues.
• Lead investigations, initiatives, and projects to identify root causes and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) both internally and with suppliers.
• Direct Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including containment, audit, and disposition of any quality escapes or defective material.
• Partner with Purchasing to evaluate, select, qualify, and manage the performance of suppliers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define and execute the product roadmap, partnering with production to ensure incoming material inspections, process control plans, and end-of-line tests capture all essential quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Deep experience working with OEM suppliers and manufacturing operations building complex hardware/software systems.
• Proven experience managing compliance in an ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 regulated environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Quality core tools, including 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 and instruments.
• Demonstrated capability as a project manager to drive complex initiatives from start to finish.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Priorities

• Master’s degree in a technical or business management field.
• Certified Lead Auditor for AS9100 or other ISO 9001-based QMS standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IATF 16949).
• Experience supporting the manufacturing of Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs) and/or Infrared (IR) Cameras.
• Experience managing quality in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.