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Salary: USD 35 - 47 / hourly
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company developing next-generation Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for seabed exploration and maritime operations. The company is executing multi-million-dollar contracts while scaling manufacturing from large to extra-large vehicle platforms.
The Quality Specialist will join the manufacturing team in Quonset, Rhode Island, supporting the production of reliable products that meet mission requirements. This role bridges quality assurance, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet specifications and customer expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections using calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.)
- Supporting Material Review Board (MRB) processes and investigating product/production issues
- Proposing, developing, and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures in collaboration with quality engineers
- Reviewing and proposing continuous improvement projects for productivity and quality gains
- Supporting calibration processes and internal/external audits
- Collaborating with production teams at other sites to standardize processes and techniques
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, and CAD files
This is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while lifting up to 25 lbs unassisted.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience with calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (wire diagrams, work instructions, CAD)
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge and understanding of dimension and tolerancing
- Experience inspecting machined parts and mechanical assemblies
- Experience inspecting electrical and electronic components (power supplies, PCBs, wire-harnesses)
- Experience in a facility with AS9100, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar Quality Management System standards
- Experience 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 Associate's degree in quality, mechanical, or aerospace engineering
- IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 Certification
- Experience with manufacturing processes and related systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD)
- Experience auditing processes and procedures in manufacturing environments
- Detail-oriented self-starter with strong cross-functional communication skills
- Knowledge of First Article Inspection requirements and processes
- Experience validating and testing assemblies and components
- Experience operating overhead cranes and moving large assemblies
