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Salary: USD 41,000 - 55,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist to join the team at Arsenal-1, a hyperscale manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, Ohio (near Columbus). Arsenal-1 is building autonomous systems and weapons at unprecedented scale and speed for the U.S. military and allies.
In this role, you will be embedded within the manufacturing process to ensure product quality and compliance with defense standards. You will manage the Materials Review Board (MRB) process, lead containment and resolution of nonconforming materials, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the site MRB process and ensuring accurate data collection and reporting
- Leading containment efforts for nonconforming items and conducting root cause analysis
- Reviewing manufacturing work instructions and providing feedback to inspectors
- Creating and executing inspection plans for incoming material, in-process steps, and end-of-line inspection
- Training technicians and inspectors on inspection procedures and data capture
- Developing and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures
- Performing internal audits on processes and procedures
- Analyzing inspection data and traceability to identify trends and process variations
- Communicating quality performance metrics and issues to stakeholders
- Managing vendor return material authorizations (RMA) in partnership with warehouse and procurement teams
- Staying current with inspection technologies and recommending process improvements
You will work in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment supporting the production of Roadrunner, a cutting-edge VTOL counter-UAS interceptor designed for autonomous air defense.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate degree or equivalent in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in lieu of education
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality/engineering-related roles
- Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting hardware development and quality management
- Proficiency with CAD software and inspection data management software
- Experience with calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, Faro arm, OMM, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wire diagrams, work instructions, and CAD
- Experience using investigative equipment such as x-ray inspection and digital characterization
- Experience in a facility with AS9100, ISO9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality management system standards
- Experience with validation and testing of assemblies and components
- Experience communicating with suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Technical or Associates degree in quality, mechanical, or aerospace engineering
- Direct experience conducting First Article Inspection and Report (FAIR) for internal manufacturing
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, or equivalent certifications (IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620)
- Experience in low-rate production manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience inspecting electrical and electronic components (power supplies, PCBs, wire-harnesses)
- Familiarity with manufacturing systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD)
- Experience auditing processes and procedures in manufacturing environments
