Product Quality Engineer - Altius

As a Product Quality Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will drive quality processes throughout product development, ensuring compliance with design requirements and system integration. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with design engineers, conducting design reviews, leading Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities, and creating quality metrics to guide the project team. You’ll play an essential role in eliminating product and process risks through audits and readiness reviews.

To qualify for the Product Quality Engineer role at Anduril Industries, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a similar technical field, along with experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality within aerospace or related systems. A thorough understanding of product development methodologies and quality management practices, such as FMEA, APQP, and GD&T, is essential. Additionally, strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ownership mindset are crucial for this position.

Success as a Product Quality Engineer at Anduril Industries requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of design review processes, quality management for complex systems, and mechanical or electrical manufacturing processes will be beneficial. Familiarity with statistical analysis tools like MatLab or MiniTab is a plus, allowing you to drive product quality and performance.

At Anduril Industries, professional development is a top priority. We provide a stipend for continuous education and training opportunities to help Product Quality Engineers enhance their skills. Additionally, you’ll engage in hands-on experiences with cutting-edge technology, which allows you to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices. The collaborative culture also fosters mentorship and knowledge sharing among team members.

Anduril Industries offers a competitive benefits package for its Product Quality Engineers, including platinum healthcare benefits, generous PTO plans, paid caregiver leave, and mental health resources. We also provide company-funded meals, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and relocation assistance depending on role eligibility. Our inclusive environment encourages all employees to thrive both professionally and personally.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of your experience with quality management systems in practice. Discuss any frameworks you have utilized, such as ISO 9001 or AS9100, and how you contributed to their implementation. Emphasize your understanding of continuous improvement and compliance processes, tying your experiences back to the Product Quality Engineer role.

In responding to this question, share your systematic approach to problem-solving. Describe how you employ tools such as Root Cause Analysis or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify issues and implement solutions. Provide an example of a specific challenge you faced, detailing how you navigated through it and the impact of your solution on product quality.

Highlight the importance of collaboration by mentioning how successful quality outcomes are rarely achieved in isolation. Share examples of how working with cross-functional teams, including design and manufacturing, leads to enhanced product quality. Discuss the value of feedback loops and the exchange of ideas during development phases.

Discuss the quality assurance tools and methodologies you've used in your previous roles. Mention specific software or statistical analysis tools you've worked with, such as MatLab or Minitab. Additionally, discuss methods like statistical process control, design of experiments, and how they contribute to quality assurance.

Share your approach toward ensuring compliance with customer design requirements by detailing the steps you take during the product development lifecycle. Discuss your experience conducting design reviews, audits, and risk assessments, emphasizing the importance of documentation and communication in meeting compliance standards.

Prepare to provide a detailed example where you effectively handled a quality-related crisis. Outline the situation, the approach you took to address the issue, and the resolution you achieved. Highlight the lessons learned and how that experience shaped your understanding of managing quality effectively.

When answering, discuss the key metrics you utilize to monitor and assess product quality. These metrics might include defect rates, yield rates, and customer satisfaction scores. Explain how you leverage these metrics to inform decision-making and improvements within product development.

Express your commitment to professional growth by mentioning the resources you use to stay current, such as industry publications, seminars, and professional organizations. Share how you apply the latest trends and standards to your work as a Product Quality Engineer, resulting in improved processes and outcomes.

Detail your collaborative experiences with engineering teams, emphasizing how these interactions have contributed to successful product outcomes. Discuss how you’ve worked together to address quality considerations and incorporate feedback, showcasing the importance of effective communication.

Be prepared to detail a scenario where you implemented a new quality process. Discuss the rationale behind the change, the steps you took to implement it, and the outcome. Highlight any challenges you faced and how they were overcome, showcasing your leadership and adaptability in driving process improvements.