Quality Assurance Specialist

As a Quality Assurance Specialist at Anduril Industries, your primary responsibilities will include performing inspections at various stages of the manufacturing process, collaborating with the Quality Engineering team to create inspection plans, executing equipment calibration programs, and supporting internal audits. You will also be responsible for analyzing data and proposing continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity and quality standards.

To qualify for the Quality Assurance Specialist position at Anduril Industries, candidates should possess a technical or associate's degree in a related quality or engineering field, along with a minimum of 5 years of quality inspection or manufacturing experience within the aerospace industry. Familiarity with calibrated equipment and engineering drawings, as well as a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), is essential for success in this role.

At Anduril Industries, you can expect numerous opportunities for professional growth as a Quality Assurance Specialist. Our culture of continuous improvement encourages you to propose innovative solutions and engage in development projects. Additionally, we offer a professional development stipend to help enhance your skills and knowledge, ensuring you are well-prepared to advance within our organization.

Anduril Industries maintains high-quality standards by implementing rigorous inspection processes at every stage of production, supported by data-driven insights. Quality Assurance Specialists, like you, will play a key role in collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure compliance with established protocols and initiate continuous improvement projects, thereby enhancing the reliability and integrity of our products.

As a Quality Assurance Specialist with Anduril Industries, you'll enjoy top-tier benefits, including comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous PTO, and a professional development stipend. Additionally, we offer mental health resources, family planning support, and competitive equity grants as part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance and supporting your career growth.

To effectively answer this question, share specific examples of your past roles in manufacturing, detailing the types of inspections you have conducted and the tools you've used. Highlight your experience in ensuring compliance with quality standards and your involvement in implementing improvements based on inspection findings.

Discuss the techniques and tools you employ for data analysis. This could include statistical methods, software applications, or quality management systems you've used. Emphasize your ability to draw insights from data to drive quality improvements and how you communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.

Provide an example of a quality issue you've encountered, explaining how you identified, analyzed, and resolved it. Detail your approach to collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and prevent future issues, demonstrating your problem-solving skills.

Respond by explaining your familiarity with GD&T principles and how you’ve applied them in your previous roles. Mention any specific projects where you interpreted tolerances from engineering drawings and how this expertise contributed to successful inspections and quality assurance.

Discuss a specific continuous improvement initiative you led or contributed to in the past. Explain the rationale behind the project, the steps you took to implement it, and the measurable outcomes that showcased the project's success in enhancing quality or productivity.

Mention your strategies for open and clear communication, such as regular meetings and collaborative tools. Provide an example of how effective communication helped you resolve a quality issue or facilitated a successful project, reinforcing the importance of teamwork in achieving quality goals.

Explain your audit preparation process, including reviewing relevant documentation, conducting pre-audit checks, and ensuring compliance with quality management standards. Emphasize your attention to detail and proactive approach to addressing potential findings before the audit.

Discuss your time management strategies and prioritization techniques for handling competing tasks. Provide an example of how you successfully managed various responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality standards were met without compromising productivity.

Highlight your hands-on experience with calibrated equipment, detailing specific tools you've used, such as calipers, micrometers, and multimeters. Discuss how you ensure proper calibration and maintenance, emphasizing your commitment to accuracy and quality in inspections.

Respond by detailing any experience you have with quality management systems. Discuss your understanding of their principles, how you have implemented them in your work, and how they have guided your approach to maintaining high-quality standards in manufacturing processes.