Continuous Improvement Lead, Quality

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Costa Mesa, CA, USA
In-Office
166K-220K Annually
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW 

As a Continuous Improvement Lead, you will plan, resource, and execute quality training instruction, enabled by a deep understanding of our products and each customer’s unique demands throughout the Product Management Lifecycle in accordance with quality best practices and customer expectations. You will serve as subject matter expert on Anduril Quality Management System and Quality crafts, including but not limited to Supplier Quality. You will also help drive adoption of our processes by understanding user workflows and surfacing pain points. Multi-functional work and proactive communication across internal teams will help you drive the end-to-end experience; institutionalize problem solving culture using applied statistics and 8D framework . If you are passionate about teaching quality, contributing to the national security mission, interacting alongside professionals that span a wide-range of disciplines, and providing best-in-class training support, Anduril is interested in speaking with you. We are a fast-growing company at the early stages of our growth and you will be expected to immediately develop and own material and projects that will have a significant impact on the trajectory of the Quality organization. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative, culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership and professional growth. 

What You’ll Do 
  • Orchestrate the expeditionary delivery of Quality training 
    • Lead classroom presentations and hands-on instruction onsite at Anduril locations and Suppliers
    • Educate end users from quality engineering, specialists, inspectors, and Suppliers on Anduril’s Quality Management Systems, Quality Principles & Tools, and Supplier Portal (e.g. APQP, Measurement System Analysis, Statistical Process Control, 8D Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, etc.) to increase output of problem solving impact for the business
  • Create, shape, and manage training collateral for our quality capabilities and end users
    • Design training curriculums across a variety of platforms, including presentations, hands-on practicals, computer-based training, and simulations
    • Ensure instruction and training collateral remain current and updated for new features and functionality
  • Collaborate across nearly every Anduril team
    • Work across a wide range of Anduril teams, including product development, engineering, design, and operations to capture quality updates and support training of end users
    • Use quality updates captured from cross-functional teams to identify and drive high impact process improvements
  • Serve as the voice of our customers
    • Build a bridge between our end users and Anduril, capturing feedback, identifying pain points, and informing the development of new processes and continuous improvement 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
  • B.S Engineering or Technical equivalent
  • Ownership mentality with strong initiative in managing your own work, and possibly that of others. You should have a natural bias to assume responsibility.
  • Training background with expertise in planning, developing, and delivering training. Experience explaining technical terminology and solutions to a non-technical audience is a plus.
  • Adaptive, creative communication style that fits a variety of audiences and works across a variety of mediums.
  • Ability to work in cross-functional environments and influence of others with no hierarchical relationship
  • Enthusiastic about transforming US and allied military capabilities with advanced technology
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
  • Willing to travel up to 50-75%, to include all Anduril locations and Suppliers, for approximately 20-30 days at a time. 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Black Belt Six Sigma Certification 
US Salary Range
$166,000$220,000 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. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

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