Product Quality Engineer, Core Tech

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

As a Product Quality Engineer , you will work inside & outside the organization to define, develop, and execute processes that deliver high quality & reliable products. This role focuses on our Core Technology products with career growth to any of our products in the development stages. The right person for this role has knowledge of manufacturing, product development, sub-system performance criteria and metrology, and continuous improvement. If you are someone who loves to build world-class quality processes, work hands-on, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you. WHAT YOU’LL DO Own quality of incoming components, subsystems, and the end-product assembly from early design phase to the end of production. Responsible for root cause analysis and associated characterization/sensitivity test development. Communicate with supplier quality partners to ensure root cause and corrective action is completed through the supply base. Drive quality controls and assurance throughout production phases; develop metrics to uphold the highest level of first pass yield and continuous scrap reduction. Develop and implement manufacturing requirements, quality standards, and product quality plans per category of component (castings, forgings, machined parts). Cross functional leadership through design, manufacturing, quality, and reliability engineering to analyze process capability potential from the early design phase and direct design decisions based on data. Design of experiments and test execution to support design and process improvements. Experience with process control methods including statistical process control, AS9102, and PPAP. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality in aerospace/defense or similar hardware. Working knowledge of design review and quality management of PCBA, avionics and systems integration. Experience driving product quality and performance requirements to test and measurement system development and optimization. Leading the transition from engineering qualification to manufacturing variance testing for product quality coverage. Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Key Characteristics, Frozen Processes, Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA). Working knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes. A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to completion. Analytical skills and experiences for data mining, data quality, metrics generation, issue management systems, and statistical analysis tools (MatLab, JMP, MiniTab, etc) Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in a technical field 5-7 years of experience with developing quality systems for low volume, high complex manufacturing environments and suppliers. Working knowledge of AS9100/ ISO 9001-based Quality Management System requirements. Experience with IPC standards Experience with government contracts and mil standard requirements Experience with Teamcenter, SolidWorks, Jira, Tableau, and Altium (or other PCBA and harness design software) US Salary Range $113,000 - $149,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams 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. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril 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. 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