Quality Engineer - MRB Lead & Process Improvement

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 64,747 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in California is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist to join our defense technology team. You will monitor, inspect, and drive improvements to ensure products meet strict quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will own MRB processes, lead containment of nonconforming parts, perform root-cause analyses, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or a quality/engineering related role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting HW development and quality management.
• Proficiency with 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 (calipers, micrometers, CMM, Faro arm, OMM, etc.).
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings (wire diagrams, work instructions, CAD).
• 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 validation and testing assemblies and their components.
• Experience with communicating with suppliers and cross functional teams.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manages the MRB process.
• Provide resolution, containment, and improvement for nonconforming materials.
• Review Manufacturing Work Instructions and provide feedback.
• Support in providing clarification or go/no-go decisions to inspectors.
• Lead and own containment of nonconforming items and inspect to verify non-conforming parts.
• Assist in root cause analysis.
• Manage internal triage with engineering teams to support nonconformance dispositions and ensure investigations are completed.
• Ensure data collection and entry for MRB process.
• Communicate process performance and quality issues to stakeholders.
• Track and report MRB metrics weekly.
• Execute vendor RMAs coordinating between Warehouse and Buyers.
• Manage quality containment for material, tooling, and inspection equipment.
• Create inspection plans for incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections.
• Train technicians to execute inspection plans and data capture.
• Propose and implement quality assurance policies and review with product quality engineers.
• Review and propose continuous improvement projects for productivity and quality.
• Perform internal audits as directed.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Systems

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

Traceability

Data Analysis

Inspection Planning

Cross-functional

Education

Associate/Technical degree

ASQ Certification

Tools

CAD

Inspection Data Management

Jira

MES

ERP

Teamcenter

CMM

Job description

Anduril Industries in California is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist to join our defense technology team. You will monitor, inspect, and drive improvements to ensure products meet strict quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will own MRB processes, lead containment of nonconforming parts, perform root-cause analyses, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers. TS/SCI clearance is required.