Precision Quality Specialist - Hardware & Optics

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Advanced Infrared Solutions unit in Hudson, NH, is seeking a Quality Engineer who will coordinate the MRB process and conduct detailed inspections on non-conforming parts. The role emphasizes RCCA investigations, material dispositioning, and promoting quality awareness across teams.

The ideal candidate has a technical associate degree or equivalent, 3+ years in a production/cleanroom setting, and strong skills in GD&T, inspection tools, and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience directly supporting a production line, cleanroom, or hardware manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments, contamination control, and following strict ESD-control protocols.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings (GD&T, optical prints, schematics, and CAD).
• Experience with mechanical inspection tools (optical microscopes, calipers, XRF, CMM).
• Knowledge of quality management standards in regulated production (AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949).
• Experience with MRB, material containment, and RCCA methodologies.
• Strong MS Office skills; strong written and verbal communication; cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the site Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Perform detailed inspections to verify and document non-conforming parts against engineering specifications.
• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent recurring quality escapes.
• Collaborate on timely material dispositioning to minimize production delays and inventory costs.
• Promote awareness of quality requirements and continuous improvement principles.
• Support training activities related to quality processes and QMS requirements.
• Propose and review quality policies and procedures with quality engineering.
• Review continuous improvement projects for productivity and quality gains.
• Support calibration processes and third-party calibration services.
• Perform internal audits on processes and procedures and support external audits.
• Deep-dive data analysis and traceability investigations to identify trends and variations.
• Support development of inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and quality controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-priority management

Education

Technical associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Optical microscopes

Calipers

XRF

CMM

GD&T interpretation

Job description

Anduril Industries, Advanced Infrared Solutions unit in Hudson, NH, is seeking a Quality Engineer who will coordinate the MRB process and conduct detailed inspections on non-conforming parts. The role emphasizes RCCA investigations, material dispositioning, and promoting quality awareness across teams.

The ideal candidate has a technical associate degree or equivalent, 3+ years in a production/cleanroom setting, and strong skills in GD&T, inspection tools, and quality systems.