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Salary: USD 41 - 55 / hourly
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist to join the team at Arsenal-1, a hyperscale manufacturing facility near Columbus, Ohio. 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 quality standards are met for Roadrunner, Anduril's cutting-edge VTOL counter-UAS interceptor system. You will manage the Materials Review Board (MRB) process, lead containment and resolution of nonconforming materials, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the site MRB process and coordinating with engineering teams on nonconformance dispositions
- Inspecting and verifying nonconforming parts; leading containment execution
- Assisting in root cause analysis and managing internal triage with engineering
- Creating and executing inspection plans for incoming material, in-process, 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 process performance and quality issues to stakeholders
- Tracking and reporting MRB metrics weekly
- Managing vendor return material authorization (RMA) processes
- Staying current with inspection technologies and recommending improvements
You will work in a fast-paced environment with strong ownership of your deliverables, supporting a highly motivated team focused on rebuilding America's defense industrial base.
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, CAD)
- Experience with investigative equipment such as x-ray inspection, digital characterization, material certificate of compliance
- Experience in a facility with AS9100, ISO9001, IATF 16949, or similar QMS standards
- Experience with validation and testing of assemblies and components
- Experience communicating with suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Technical or Associates degree in quality/mechanical/aerospace engineering
- Direct experience conducting First Article Inspection and Report for internal manufacturing
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, or equivalent; IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 Certification
- Experience in low-rate production manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience inspecting electrical and electronic components (power supplies, PCBs, wire-harnesses)
- Experience with manufacturing systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD)
- Experience auditing processes and procedures in manufacturing
