Quality Specialist

Anduril; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Quonset, RI seeks a Quality Specialist to support manufacturing quality and ensure compliant, reliable products for mission requirements.

You will learn and execute detailed inspection processes, investigate issues, and implement corrective actions across cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers, QA engineers, and production staff to meet strict quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with calibrated equipment and inspection of machined parts and assemblies.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, wire diagrams, and CAD files.
• GD&T knowledge and interpretation of tolerances.
• Experience with inspection of electrical and electronic components.
• Background in a facility with AS9100/ISO 9001/IATF 16949 or similar QMS.
• Strong communication with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections.
• Support MRB processes and disposition.
• Develop and implement QA policies and procedures with product quality engineers.
• Lead continuous improvement projects for quality and productivity gains.
• Assist calibration processes and audits.
• Collaborate with other sites to standardize processes.
• Contribute to day-to-day quality activities across teams.

Skills

Calibrated equipment handling

Engineering drawing interpretation

GD&T knowledge

Electrical/electronic inspection

QMS knowledge (AS9100/ISO 9001/IATF |

Supplier communication

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

Technical or Associate degree in related quality/mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

Jira

MES

ERP

Teamcenter

CAD

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

Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. Anduril has brought to the market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platform, and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on multi-million-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Quality Specialist to join our team in Quonset, RI. The Quality team works with our customers, internal teams, and suppliers to ensure the deployment of reliable products that meet all mission requirements. The Quality Specialist will support the Manufacturing/Production teams, and be responsible for learning and executing detailed inspection processes necessary to ensure a quality product in a timely manner. Some of the daily duties will include inspecting incoming materials, equipment, and products to ensure quality specifications are met. Additionally, you'll investigate/troubleshoot product and production issues, take corrective action as well as implement standards/specifications/processes cross-functionally with Quality Teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform incoming inspection, in-process inspection and end of line inspection.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• 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.
• Support the calibration process.
• Support internal and external audits on processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with production system equivalents at other sites to standardize processes, methods, and techniques used to execute day-to-day job responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM etc.)
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings (wire diagrams, work instructions, CAD)
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge, understanding dimension and tolerancing
• Experience with inspection of machined parts and mechanical assemblies
• Experience with inspection of Electrical and Electronic Components (Power Supplies, PCBs, wire-harnesses)
• Experience in a facility with AS9100, ISO 9001, IATF 16949 or similar QMS standard
• Experience with communicating with suppliers and cross functional teams
• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical or Associates degree in related quality/mechanical/aerospace engineering field
• IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 Certification
• Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD)
• Experience with auditing processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment
• Highly motivated team player who is willing to support a fast paced team environment
• Detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight — strong ability to communicate with different cross functional teams
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection requirements and processes
• Experience with validation and testing assemblies and their components
• Experience operating overhead crane and moving large assemblies

US Hourly Range

$41—$53 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:

Benefits

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.

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