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The Senior Quality Engineer at Anduril Industries is responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes and products meet defined quality standards. This includes conducting inspections, utilizing statistical process control, leading investigations into quality issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality assurance protocols.

To apply for the Senior Quality Engineer position at Anduril Industries, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience in quality management within regulated environments. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with quality standards like AS9100 or ISO 9001 are also essential.

At Anduril Industries, the work culture for a Senior Quality Engineer is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a continuous improvement mindset. The Quality Engineering team is a dedicated group that values leveraging data-driven insights to drive process enhancements and product reliability.

Anduril Industries is committed to professional development, offering stipends and resources for employees. Senior Quality Engineers have access to training opportunities that align with their career goals while ensuring they are well-equipped to handle the complexities of quality assurance in defense technology.

The Senior Quality Engineer at Anduril Industries works with cutting-edge technologies, such as AI-powered operating systems, advanced quality management systems, and various metrology tools. Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality within industries like aerospace, automotive, or medical devices is beneficial.

When answering this question, detail your experience with specific quality management systems, particularly AS9100 or ISO 9001. Explain how you've implemented these systems in your previous roles, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved through compliance.

Outline your approach to root cause analysis. Discuss how you gather data, involve cross-functional teams, and implement corrective actions. Providing a specific example will enhance your answer, showing your systematic approach to solving quality problems.

Highlight your communication strategies, such as regular updates, using collaborative tools, or establishing clear protocols. Emphasize the importance of building relationships and fostering a culture where everyone feels comfortable sharing their insights.

Discuss your familiarity with various statistical methods and tools you have utilized to monitor and control manufacturing processes. Explain how you've used these techniques to identify trends or deviations in product quality.

Explain your criteria for prioritizing initiatives, stating factors like impact on product quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. Providing a past example where your prioritization led to significant improvements will strengthen your response.

Provide a detailed example where you took the lead on a quality initiative. Discuss the goals, steps taken, collaboration with others, and the quantifiable results achieved. Mention any challenges you overcame and lessons learned.

Discuss the methods you use for evaluating supplier performance, such as audits, performance metrics, and feedback mechanisms. Highlight how these evaluations ensure the quality and reliability of incoming materials.

Explain your methods for containment, root cause analysis, and implementing preventive actions. Use a specific example of a defect you managed and the processes you put in place to prevent recurrence.

Mention any specific software tools or data analysis methods you are proficient in, like Minitab or other statistical analysis programs. Discuss how these tools aid in monitoring quality metrics and informing strategic decisions.

Describe your strategies for keeping abreast of industry changes, such as attending workshops, participating in professional organizations, or following relevant publications. This demonstrates your commitment to compliance and continuous learning.