Quality Specialist- Clearance

The role

The Quality Specialist monitors, inspects, and proposes measures to improve incoming inspection and final product quality. They manage the Materials Review Board process and partner across the organization to address quality issues.

What you will do

• Manages the site Materials Review Board (MRB) process
• Inspect to verify non-conforming parts at Santa Ana Site and at Supplier Sites
• 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
• 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
• Execute vendor return material authorization (RMA)
• Perform Verification of First Article Inspection (FAI) on incoming material

Required qualifications

• 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 ERP/MES 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

Nice to have

• 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 auditing processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment
• Detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight

Benefits

• Corporate housing provided for training in Santa Ana
• Transportation provided for training in Santa Ana
• Travel accommodations provided for training in Santa Ana
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Requires candidates to temporarily relocate for a comprehensive 2-month training program in Santa Ana, CA
• Must currently possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.