Principal Lead CAPA Engineer

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.

As a Principal Lead Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Engineer at Anduril in Costa Mesa,CA, you will build a small team of product quality engineers who will work inside & outside the organization to define, design, develop, and deliver data model architectures and analytics capabilities that support CAPA and development quality management.  This role combines great analytics capabilities with real-world quality improvements.  You will do both and lead the investment for the quality organization across the entire company.  The right person for this role has knowledge of manufacturing, product development, sub-system performance criteria and metrology while building confidence with engineers and leaders in the company through objective, evidence base, data analysis. 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

• Develop and lead Anduril's CAPA process, including the initiation, investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Grow, develop, and lead a small team of CAPA engineers who will develop and deliver the analytics capability which can be used to coached engineers as well as be used to solve complex problems and support our development teams.
• Work cross-functionally to define and execute the analytic capabilities and roadmaps to meet our internal and customer quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain CAPA documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Lead large, complex CAPA projects driving root cause analysis using various problem-solving tools and methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA, statistical interaction analysis, data pattern recognition analysis, learning models, risk based processes, simulation modeling, etc).
• Lead product health data analysis and improvement activities with partner engineers for impact.
• Ability to analyze data and generate insights for scaling quality management processes and quality improvements across hardware products.  
• Design, build, and improve non-conformance management software systems to effectively capture, track, and resolve quality issues.
• Analyze data and develop insights to scale quality management processes across hardware products.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field
• Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality in aircraft product making and complex production process management.
• Experience in growing & developing teams and managing resources in a technical, data rich environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of quality management practices for aviation/aircraft systems, PCBA, harnessing, avionics, systems integration, composites/control surfaces, propulsion systems, and lethality systems.  
• Experience in creating and maintaining production quality reporting systems to provide accurate and actionable insights into product performance and quality metrics.
• Experience partnering with Deployment, Manufacturing Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Chief Engineers, Architects, responsible engineers, and customer facing team members to analyze, prepare, and present CAPA findings to defense customers.
• Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) elements such as Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to completion.
• Proficiency in database management, including SQL and NoSQL databases, and data modeling
• Analytical skills and experiences for data mining, data quality, metrics generation, issue management systems, and statistical analysis tools (MatLab, JMP, MiniTab, etc).
• Proficiency in data analysis and the use of data visualization tools such as Foundry, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to create clear and actionable visualizations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of CAPA processes, quality management systems, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Experience with Teamcenter, SolidWorks/NX, Jira, Foundry, and manufacturing execution systems
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and take on new challenges and responsibilities

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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

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.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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