Product Quality Engineer - Dive-XL

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)full time

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$117k–$154k

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Anduril Industries The Product Quality Engineer ensures manufactured products meet engineering specifications and regulatory standards throughout the product lifecycle, with a focus on field operations quality. This role involves deploying to operational sites for inspections, root cause investigations, and driving corrective actions bridging factory and field performance.

Responsibilities

Production Quality
Lead and execute product inspection, verification, and acceptance activities throughout the manufacturing process.
Develop, maintain, and improve inspection plans, quality control procedures, and acceptance criteria aligned with engineering drawings and specifications.
Conduct first article inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final acceptance testing; document results and disposition nonconforming material.
Analyze production quality data (defect rates, yield, SPC trends) to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering on process capability studies and design-for-quality initiatives.
Field Operations Quality
Deploy to customer and operational field sites to perform quality assessments, product inspections, and failure investigations on fielded hardware.
Serve as the on-site quality representative during integration, test, and acceptance events at field locations.
Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations for field failures, including 8D, fishbone, and 5-Why analyses; drive timely closure of corrective actions.
Establish and maintain field quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into production processes and design changes.
Coordinate with field service, logistics, and customer support teams to triage quality escapes and prioritize resolution.

Qualification

Experience in defenseASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)Hands-on experience with CMMExperience with PLMCombination of office

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related discipline).
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in a product quality, quality engineering, or quality assurance role within a manufacturing or production environment.
Demonstrated experience conducting quality activities in field or operational environments — not solely factory-based.
Working knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) and statistical quality tools (SPC, Pareto, capability analysis).
Familiarity with quality management system standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent).
Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear investigation reports and present findings to cross-functional stakeholders.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%, including to remote or austere field sites.

Preferred

Experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industry.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
Hands-on experience with CMM, optical measurement, or other metrology equipment.
Prior experience supporting government or military customers in field environments.
Familiarity with MIL-STD inspection and sampling standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1916, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4).
Experience with PLM, MES, or ERP-based quality modules (e.g., SAP QM, Windchill, Arena).
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Combination of office, factory floor, and field site environments. May include exposure to outdoor conditions, confined spaces, or elevated work areas at field locations.

Benefits

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Company

Anduril Industries

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