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Quality Technician, Maritime Production

Anduril· Manufacturing : Heavy Metal - Production
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Santa Ana, CA$37.02/hr - $49.04/hrFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Quality Technician responsible for developing and enforcing quality systems for autonomous maritime hardware, ensuring AS9100 and NAVSEA standards are met in a fast-paced defense manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Quality team to develop, implement, and sustain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) that is compliant with AS9100 and tailored to include NAVSEA requirements for maritime hardware.
  • Champion quality on the manufacturing floor. Support statistical process controls (SPC), conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and continuous improvement initiatives to increase first-pass yield and reduce scrap.
  • Interpret and flow down NAVSEA standards and technical publications into actionable manufacturing and inspection processes.
  • Support the Material Review Board (MRB) to disposition non-conforming product. Help drive the Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process using methodologies like 8D and 5 Whys.
  • Partner with the supply chain team to qualify, audit, and manage suppliers of critical components and special processes (e.g., welding, coatings, pressure testing).
  • Support the development of inspection plans, work instructions, and criteria for receiving, in-process, and final inspection. Aid with FAIs per AS9102.
  • Support internal and supplier audits to ensure system-wide compliance and identify opportunities for improvement. Support customer and third-party audits.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment for aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience implementing, maintaining, and being audited against an AS9100 certified Quality Management System.
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.) and implementing effective corrective actions.
  • Experience aiding First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102.
  • Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Quality Management System (QMS)Root Cause AnalysisFAI per AS9102

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees; comprehensive and competitive benefits package available at little to no cost.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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