Quality Engineering Specialist

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.

We are looking for a Quality Specialist to join our incoming inspection team. This Quality Specialist is a professional who is responsible for monitoring, inspecting and proposing measures to correct or improve the incoming inspection process to meet quality standards. They are a highly motivated team player who is willing to support a fast paced team environment.  They will partner across the organization and help prioritize process and product quality issues that impact the effectiveness of the incoming materials inspection process.  This role will focus on both product quality issues as well as process issues that impact efficiencies and completeness of of the inspection operations.  

• Design, develop and Assist in managing the site Materials Review Board (MRB) process and closed loop for driving improvements for resolution of incoming material issues.  
• Ensure data collection and entry is accurate and complete for the MRB process
• Inspect  verify non-conforming parts, technical data packages, and manage Jira QI ticket accuracy.
• Assist in the root cause analysis for inspection process issues, systemic yield issues, inspection induced defects, and operational variance to expectations/goals.
• Assist in the dispositioning of non-conforming material and ensure the tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Optimize and configure processes & equipment:
  • Establish maintenance schedules to maximize machine uptime
  • Design and streamline testing procedures including Automated Optical Inspection
• Design, validate, and streamline inspection procedures including Automated Optical Inspection and functional test.
• Communicate the process performance and quality issues to key stakeholders to drive improvements
• Execute vendor return material authorization (RMA) with partnership between Warehouse and Buyers to ensure material leaves the MRB area for suppliers.
• Manage quality containment process for material, tooling, and inspection equipment that are involved in non-conformances impacting production capacity and capability.
• Create inspection plans for incoming material, in-process inspection steps, and end of line inspection, as per direction from product quality engineers.
• Partner with Development Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Product Quality Engineering to support the new product introduction and prototype part process.  Work with incomplete inspection requirements and early design phase parts to capture observations and identification of possible key and critical charactersitcs that may impact the final inspection plan/procedure/part drawing or specification.
• Train technicians and inspectors to execute inspection plans and data capture in the process.
• Propose, develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures and review with the product quality engineers
• Review and propose continuous improvement projects for productivity gains, quality improvements, and benefits to Anduril's quality policy.
• Deep dive into data and traceability investigations to identify trends, oddities, inconsistencies, and variation that impacts the effectiveness of processes, procedures, and product quality.
• Stay current with new inspection technologies and techniques and recommend improvements to the inspection process

• Associate degree or equivalent in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop data-driven performance indicators
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• 5+ years of experience in metrology inspection or quality role
• Experience with Calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, Faro arm, OMM, etc.)
• Knowledge & understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing as per Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• A strong understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes, soldering and testing methods.
• Experience producing J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 or equivalent
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings (wire diagrams, work instructions, CAD)
• Analyze inspection results and provide feedback to production, manufacturing engineering, and quality engineering departments.
• Experience using investigative equipment such as x-ray inspection, digital characterization, material certificate of compliance, etc.
• Experience in a facility with AS9100, ISO9001, IATF 16949 or similar QMS standard
• Experience with communicating with suppliers and cross functional teams
• U.S. Person Status is required as this position needs to access controlled data

• Technical degree in related quality/mechanical/aerospace engineering field
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, or equivalent. IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 Certification
• Knowledge of 6 sigma, TQM, TPS, Lean, Low Rate Production
• Experience with inspection of Electrical and Electronic Components (Power Supplies, PCBs, wire-harnesses)
• Experience with data systems, QMS software, automated data collection tools, and a savviness to generate reporting, data visualization, and data queries. 
• Experience in drafting and revising standard operating procedures and quality trouble shooting guides for inspection and quality control processes.
• Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD)
• Experience with auditing processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with validation and testing sub-assemblies and components.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, and other quality management tools like 8D reporting, 5 Whys, RCCA, value stream mapping, etc
• Experience working with suppliers along with Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineering teams.
• Detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight - strong ability to communicate with different cross functional teams.
• Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and inspection data management software.

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.
• 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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