Full-Time
Quality Specialist
Posted on 4/25/2024
Autonomous systems with AI-powered defense technology
Senior, Expert
Newport Beach, CA, USA
- 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 (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
- U.S. Person Status is required as this position needs to access controlled data
- Manages the site Materials Review Board (MRB) process
- Inspect to verify non-conforming parts
- 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 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
- 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.
- Support the calibration process by conducting recalls, managing the calibration database, and logistics with third party calibration services, as per the direction of the product quality engineers.
- Perform internal audits on processes and procedures, as per direction from Quality Systems Engineer
- Deep dive into data and traceability investigations to identify trends, oddities, inconsistencies, and variation that impacts the effectiveness of processes, procedures, and product quality.
- Stay current with new inspection technologies and techniques and recommend improvements to the inspection process.
Anduril Industries is a leading developer of autonomous systems for defense applications, utilizing their proprietary Lattice OS to enhance command and control capabilities. Their focus on modular and scalable hardware makes them a competitive and adaptable player in the defense industry. A career here offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment that prioritizes innovation and strategic solutions for complex challenges.
Company Stage
Series E
Total Funding
$3.4B
Headquarters
, California
Founded
2017
6 month growth
↑ 25%1 year growth
↑ 67%2 year growth
↑ 222%Benefits
Full Family Health Coverage
16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers
Family Planning & Support
Incentivized Time Off
Mental Health Resources
Financial Planning
Unlimited Provisions
Professional Development