Quality Specialist

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Santa Ana is seeking a Quality Engineer Specialist to strengthen the Quality Team. You will monitor, inspect, and propose corrective measures to improve incoming materials, end-of-line supplier inspections, and final product quality.

This role collaborates across production, manufacturing engineering, and quality engineering to ensure robust inspection outcomes. The position emphasizes data-driven analysis, root-cause investigations, and development of inspection plans for

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in metrology inspection or quality role.
• Experience with production support and quality management.
• Proficiency with ERP/MES 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.).
• Knowledge & understanding of GD&T.
• 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.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site MRB process and non-conforming parts at Santa Ana Site and supplier sites.
• Support Supplier Quality Control and lead root cause analysis.
• Dispositions of non-conforming material and ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate end-of-line supplier inspection and verify data for MRB.
• Create and execute inspection plans for incoming, in-process, and final inspection.
• Train technicians and inspectors on inspection plans and data capture.
• Propose and implement quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Identify trends and drive continuous improvement in quality and productivity.
• Coordinate FAI verification and acceptance data with suppliers.
• Maintain quality containment for materials, tooling, and inspection equipment.
• Communicate quality performance to stakeholders to drive improvements.
• Support vendor RMAs with warehouse and buyers to ensure material flow.

Skills

Quality assurance

GD&T

Calibrated equipment

CMM

AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge

ERP/MES software

US Secret clearance

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Inspection data management

Education

Associate degree or related field

Tools

Faro arm

CMM tooling

Inspection instruments

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

We are looking for a Quality Engineering Specialist to join our teamat Anduril. 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. They are a highly motivated team players who is willing to support a fast paced team environment with strong ownership in successful execution of their statements of work.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Quality Specialist to join our Quality Team in Santa Ana. 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 as well as provide support for end of line supplier inspection. Also, as a quality specialist, they are responsible for monitoring, inspecting and proposing measures to correct or improve the final product quality standard. This role will focus on both product quality issues as well as process issues that impact efficiencies and completeness of of the inspection operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Manages the site Materials Review Board (MRB) process
• Inspect to verify non-conforming parts at Santa Ana Site and at Supplier Sites as assigned
• Partner with Site Supplier Quality Engineering Organization to support Supplier Quality Control
• Assist in the root cause analysis
• Assist in the dispositioning of non-conforming material and ensure the tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Manage internal re-work to support dispositions
• Ensure data collection and entry is accurate and complete for the MRB process
• 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
• Perform Verification of First Article Inspection (FAI) on incoming material and coordinate acceptance of FAI data submitted by 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. Execute inspection as needed
• 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or equivalent in a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in metrology inspection or quality role
• Experience with production support and quality management
• Proficiency with ERP/MES 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.)
• Knowledge & understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing as per Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• 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 validation and testing assemblies and their components
• Experience with communicating with suppliers and cross functional teams
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical or Associates 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 auditing processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment
• Detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight - strong ability to communicate with different cross functional teams

US Hourly Range

$41.34 - $54.80 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:

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 .