Manager, Supplier Quality

Overview Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. What You’ll Do Collaborate with design teams to support the product development process, provide design for manufacturability feedback, and generate product data for precision mechanical parts that lead to supplier quality success. Leverage knowledge of machining, molding, additive manufacturing, fabrication, and inspection/measurement to elevate the internal Anduril design process by providing leadership managing supplier technical risks from proof‑of‑concept prototypes to scaled volume production. Partner with supply chain to deliver predictable supply and overall supplier performance for cost, quality, delivery, and fulfillment of production needs by managing alignment between product requirements and supplier capabilities. Drive supplier quality with product quality engineering and program management throughout the product development process through review, validation, and qualification of precision components and mechanical sub‑assemblies. Own the mitigation of supplier risk and improvement of quality and reliability by directing supplier qualification activities (audit, FAIR, PPAP) to meet compliance in accordance with program and product requirements across the product lifecycle. Champion continuous improvement in supplier quality, rate, and delivery performance by reviewing the effectiveness of supplier corrective action and responses (SCARs) and share lessons learned across the product teams. Define and structure key performance indicators (KPIs) and effectively use data to establish critical strategies for supplier readiness across multiple sites and production locations. Anticipate and create growth strategies for the team that impact the speed of development as well as ongoing supplier quality performance, involving coaching/mentoring and occasionally leading training on quality methods. Recruit, hire, and onboard SQEs to make a positive impact to Anduril's culture and mission. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field. Minimum of 10 years of supplier or operations quality management. Experience with producing precision mechanical parts for aerospace or defense. Experience evaluating and auditing suppliers and manufacturing processes. Experience performing First Article Inspection to AS9102 industry standard and ensuring suppliers have control plans and inspection processes that are capable of meeting product requirements. Experience with driving supplier performance and evaluation. Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001based Quality Management System requirements. AS9100 Lead / Internal Auditor Certification is a plus. Working knowledge of quality methodologies such as FMEA, APQP, PPAP elements such as MSA, and GD&T. A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to take projects from start to completion. Analytical skills and experience with data mining, data quality, metrics generation, issue management systems, and statistical analysis tools. Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance. Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time to suppliers and manufacturing locations. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a technical field. Experience in creating training plans, staffing plans, and hiring plans. Experience in scaling supplier capabilities and quality from prototype and engineering validation parts to low rate production to high rate production. Experience managing source inspection at mechanical manufacturing suppliers, aerospace and defense suppliers is a plus. Experience managing special processes including heat treatment, polishing, anodize, coating and paint. Experience in creating material and process specifications. Experience with government contracts and MIL standard requirements. Experience with Teamcenter, NX, Oracle/Netsuite, Jira, and Foundry. US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

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: 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, 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 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 options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruitment contact and speculative information have been omitted to focus on the role responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril Industries