Quality Specialist, EW

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We are looking for a Quality Engineering Specialist to join our electronic warfare program. This Quality Specialist is a professional who is responsible for monitoring, inspecting and proposing measures to correct or improve the final products in order to meet established quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the site Materials Review Board (MRB) process
• Inspects to verify non-conforming parts
• Assists in root cause analysis and dispositioning of non-conforming material
• Ensures data collection and entry is accurate and complete for the MRB process
• Communicates process performance and quality issues to key stakeholders
• Executes vendor return material authorization (RMA) with partnership between Warehouse and Buyers
• Performs Verification First Article Inspection (FAI) on incoming material
• Manages quality containment process for material, tooling, and inspection equipment
• Creates inspection plans for incoming material, in-process inspection steps, and end of line inspection
• Trains technicians and inspectors to execute inspection plans and data capture
• Proposes, develops and implements quality assurance policies and procedures
• Reviews and proposes continuous improvement projects
• Supports the calibration process
• Performs internal audits on processes and procedures
• Conducts deep dive into data and traceability investigations
• Stays current with new inspection technologies and techniques

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent in a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in metrology inspection or quality role
• Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and inspection data management software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Experience with Calibrated equipment
• Knowledge & understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing as per Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Analyze inspection results and provide feedback
• Experience using investigative equipment
• Experience in a facility with AS9100, ISO9001, IATF 16949 or similar QMS standard
• Experience with validation and testing assemblies and their components
• Experience with communicating with suppliers and cross functional teams
• U.S. Person Status is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical or Associates degree in related quality/mechanical/aerospace engineering field
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, or equivalent
• Knowledge of 6 sigma, TQM, TPS, Lean, Low Rate Production
• Experience with inspection of Electrical and Electronic Components
• Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems
• Experience with auditing processes and procedures
• Detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight
• Strong ability to communicate with different cross functional teams