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Anduril Industries

Product Quality Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$77K - $99K/yr

ABOUT THE TEAM As a Product Quality Engineer at Anduril in Costa Mesa, CA , you will work inside & outside the organization to define, develop, and execute processes that deliver high quality missile ...

Everpure

Product Quality Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$84K - $109K/yr

THE ROLE Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) is looking for a Product Quality Engineer to join our Global Supply Chain Operations Engineering team. In this exciting, multidisciplinary role, you'll play ...

Ubertal Inc

Product Quality Engineer (PQE)

San Jose, CA · On-site

$84K - $109K/yr

Staff Product Quality Engineer (PQE) - Semiconductor Quality Engineering, Product Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer Location: Onsite - San Jose, California Duration: Full-time Staff ...

Everpure

Product Quality Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$170K - $212K/yr

THE ROLE Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) is looking for a Product Quality Engineer to join our Global Supply Chain Operations Engineering team. In this exciting, multidisciplinary role, you'll play ...

Arista Networks

Product Quality Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$120K - $178K/yr

Who You'll Work With This position reports to the Product Quality Engineer team within the Engineering organization. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with Engineering, New Product ...

US Conec, Ltd.

Product Quality Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

Product Quality Engineer Overview US Conec is seeking a detail-driven Product Quality Engineer to champion product excellence across the lifecycle of precision-engineered components and assemblies.

Etched

Product Quality Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $225K/yr

Job Summary Etched is hiring a Product Quality Engineer based in the US to ensure robust quality systems across our suppliers, domestic contract manufacturing and integration partners (L10 server ...

Etched

Product Quality Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $225K/yr

Job Summary Etched is hiring a Product Quality Engineer based in the US to ensure robust quality systems across our suppliers, domestic contract manufacturing and integration partners (L10 server ...

Anduril Industries

Product Quality Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$77K - $99K/yr

ABOUT THE TEAM As a Product Quality Engineer at Anduril in Costa Mesa, CA , you will work inside & outside the organization to define, develop, and execute processes that deliver high quality missile ...

Epirus

Product Quality Engineer

Torrance, CA

$9/hr

This is an exciting Product Quality Engineer role with an innovative, high-growth defense technology company. The ideal candidate for the position is agile, collaborative, and results oriented. You ...

Stellantis

Product Quality Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

The Plant Quality Engineer (PQE) - Responsible for all aspects of product conformity for their systems / Components at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant. The PQE reports directly to the PQE Lead and ...

Rockwell Automation

Product Quality Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

$70K - $91K/yr

Join Rockwell Automation as a Product Quality Engineer and help drive product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction across the product lifecycle. In this role, you will lead root cause ...

Meta

Product Quality Engineer

Bellevue, WA

$144K/yr

As a Product Quality Engineer on the Hardware Engineering team, you will play a critical role in bringing next-generation AI/ML hardware from concept to mass production directly enabling the compute ...

Anduril Industries

Product Quality Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$76K - $98K/yr

As a Product Quality Engineer at Anduril in Costa Mesa, CA , you will work inside & outside the organization to define, develop, and execute processes that deliver high quality missile programs. This ...

Everpure

Product Quality Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

THE ROLE Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) is looking for a Product Quality Engineer to join our Global Supply Chain Operations Engineering team. In this exciting, multidisciplinary role, you'll play ...

Waymo

Product Quality Engineer

Mountain View, CA · Hybrid

$84K - $109K/yr

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Product Quality Engineering Manager. You will: * Champions the quality within the product development team and facilitates the use of ...

CrossFire Group

Product Quality Engineer

Toledo, OH

$25 - $27.58/hr

Our client is looking for a Product Quality Engineer in Toledo, OH! This is a 12-month contract opportunity (possible extension or direct hire for the right candidate). Pay rate range is $25 to $27 ...

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for product quality engineer in the United States is $84,039.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Product Quality Engineer do?

A Product Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products meet established quality standards and specifications throughout the manufacturing process. They analyze production processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement quality control procedures to reduce defects and enhance product reliability. Product Quality Engineers also work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, conduct root cause analyses, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Their role is crucial in maintaining customer satisfaction and compliance with industry regulations.

What is the difference between Product Quality Engineer vs Quality Assurance Engineer?

AspectProduct Quality EngineerQuality Assurance Engineer
Primary FocusEnsuring product quality during development and manufacturing processesDeveloping and implementing testing procedures to ensure quality standards
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, product development, engineering teamsTesting labs, software environments, quality departments
CertificationsASQ CQE, Six Sigma, ISO certificationsISTQB, Six Sigma, ISO certifications

Both roles focus on quality but differ in scope. Product Quality Engineers work closely with engineering teams to improve product design and manufacturing, while Quality Assurance Engineers develop testing protocols to ensure quality standards are met. They often collaborate but have distinct responsibilities within the quality management process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Product Quality Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Product Quality Engineer, you need a solid understanding of quality control processes, manufacturing standards, and engineering principles, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with statistical analysis software, Six Sigma or ISO certifications, and quality management systems like SAP or Minitab is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and addressing quality issues. These skills and qualifications are essential for ensuring product reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in manufacturing environments.

What are some typical challenges Product Quality Engineers face when working with cross-functional teams?

Product Quality Engineers often collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure products meet quality standards. A common challenge is balancing differing priorities—such as cost, speed, and quality—among stakeholders, which requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Additionally, resolving quality issues may involve coordinating corrective actions across departments, necessitating a proactive and solutions-oriented approach. Successfully navigating these challenges offers valuable experience and can lead to broader leadership opportunities within quality management.
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Product Quality Engineer

Product Quality Engineer

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

$77K - $99K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Anduril rating

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

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7.4

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
As a Product Quality Engineer at Anduril in Costa Mesa, CA, you will work inside & outside the organization to define, develop, and execute processes that deliver high quality missile programs. This role focuses on collaborating and driving early engagement with our design teams and partner to meet our quality requirements the first time and to evaluate the product health & performance. The right person for this role has knowledge of missile product performance, sub-system performance criteria, metrology, and continuous improvement. An ideal candidate for this role has experiences in missile manufacturing, product development, test/system performance criteria, metrology, and quality planning. If you are someone who loves to build world-class quality processes and missile products, work hands-on with engineering, and be accountable for results of a small team, then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Drive product development and production for missile programs using processes such as drawing and work instruction reviews, quality planning, inspection, acceptance test performance management, end-of-line metrics, verification, validation, and qualification of processes and parts, sub-assemblies, and the vehicle, itself.
  • Drive clarity & resolution for production ambiguities associated with product maturity, process stability, and field performance.
  • Champion the transition from new product introduction (NPI) to a sustainable & predictable, high rate manufacturing process, supply chain, and deployment support.
  • Own the elimination of product risk to improve reliability across the product lifecycle.
  • Ensure the execution of product and process requirements. Define and improve such requirements.
  • Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and inspection process performance. Review the effectiveness of actions and share lessons learned across the product team.
  • Lead product health data analysis and improvement activities. Establish metrics for measuring quality and the factors that predict quality performance.
  • Support the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Define and improve required documentation and activities.
  • Develop an overall quality plan (similar to APQP) for various missile projects. Leverage resources and direct reports to delivery quality through the development cycle. Design, development, and leverage elements of the Anduril QMS to build confidence and containment for missile customers quality expectations. Set expectations for qualification of internal and external manufacturing processes including measurement methods, PPAP/FAI, inspection methods & test protocol & acceptance test plans for missile programs. Lead the transition from engineering qualification to manufacturing variance testing for product quality coverage.
  • Lead product health data analysis and improvement activities for the missile projects.
  • Matrix lead supplier quality engineers who are supporting the design and development activities with the suppliers for Missile programs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field
  • Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality on previous Missiles or high velocity vehicle systems.
  • Working knowledge of design review and quality management of missile systems, PCBA, harnessing, avionics, systems integration, composites/control surfaces, propulsion systems, and lethality systems.
  • Experience driving product quality and performance requirements to test and measurement system development and optimization. Knowledgeable of missile storage and maintenance processes.
  • Experience partnering with Reliability Engineering, chief engineers, architects, manufacturing engineering, and customer facing team members to deliver to customer requirements.
  • 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).
  • Working knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing processes. Application of industry standards and best practices
  • A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to completion.
  • Analytical skills and experiences for data mining, data quality, metrics generation, issue management systems, and statistical analysis tools (MatLab, JMP, MiniTab, etc)
  • Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's degree in a technical field
  • 4+ years of experience with developing quality systems for low volume, high complex manufacturing environments and suppliers. Working knowledge of AS9100/ AS6500 / ISO 9001-based Quality Management System requirements.
  • Experience with IPC standards and general workmanship standards.
  • Experience with government contracts and MIL standard requirements commonly applied to quality requirements for aerial vehicles. Experience with Teamcenter, SolidWorks/NX, Jira, Foundry, and manufacturing execution

US Salary Range
$112,000-$149,000 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:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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