Quality Specialist, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries•Santa Ana, CA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Intelligence Systems team specifically aims to be a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers, understanding their requirements, shaping their concepts of operation, and delivering critical capabilities to address national security requirements. The Quality Specialist will join the Product Quality Team in Santa Ana, responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and proposing improvements to the incoming inspection process and final product quality standards. This role supports fast-paced team environments, partners across the organization to address quality issues, and provides support for end-of-line supplier inspections. The position focuses on both product and process quality issues impacting inspection efficiencies and completeness. This role will support 2nd shift teams, working from 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent in a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in metrology inspection or quality role
Experience with production support and quality management
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
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Technical or Associates degree in related quality/mechanical/aerospace engineering field
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, or equivalent. IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 Certification
Knowledge of 6 sigma, TQM, TPS, Lean, Low Rate Production
Experience with inspection of Electrical and Electronic Components (Power Supplies, PCBs, wire-harnesses)
Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD)
Experience with auditing processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment
Detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight - strong ability to communicate with different cross functional teams

Responsibilities

Manages the site Materials Review Board (MRB) process
Inspect to verify non-conforming parts at Reston Site and at Supplier Sites as assigned
Partner with Site Supplier Quality Engineering Organization to support Supplier Quality Control
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 of 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. Execute inspection as needed
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
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

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Life and disability insurance for all employees.
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.