Sr Quality Engineer

As a Sr Quality Engineer at Anduril Industries, you are responsible for ensuring that our Group 5 Autonomous Vehicle meets the highest quality standards throughout its product lifecycle. This includes collaborating with design teams to embed quality in the design phase, conducting audits and inspections, and developing quality control plans. You'll also engage in root cause analysis and corrective actions, alongside driving continuous improvement of our Quality Management System.

To be considered for the Sr Quality Engineer role at Anduril Industries, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, along with experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality processes. Familiarity with engineering standards applied to aviation systems and a strong understanding of quality methodologies such as FMEA, APQP, and GD&T are also essential.

Anduril Industries offers a comprehensive 6-month training program for the Sr Quality Engineer role. This training takes place at our state-of-the-art facility in Costa Mesa, CA, where you'll gain invaluable expertise from our world-class manufacturing team. The goal is for you to implement this high standard of quality in Columbus, OH upon your return.

At Anduril Industries, Sr Quality Engineers utilize a range of tools and methodologies to ensure product quality. These include statistical analysis tools such as MatLab and JMP for data analysis, as well as methodologies like FMEA and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). Familiarity with quality management systems like AS9100 and ISO 9001 is also advantageous.

The culture at Anduril Industries for a Sr Quality Engineer is driven by innovation, accountability, and collaboration. You'll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values quality and excellence in defense technology. We encourage diversity and inclusion, and our teams are supported in professional growth and development.

When discussing a successful quality improvement project, focus on the challenges, your specific role, the actions you took to implement the improvement, and the measurable outcomes achieved. Highlight your analytical skills and how they contributed to the project's success.

In responding to this question, mention specific methodologies you've used such as FMEA, APQP, or Six Sigma, and describe how they helped ensure product quality. Give examples of projects where these methodologies led to significant improvements.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution by emphasizing open communication and collaboration. Provide examples where you mediated discussions among team members with differing opinions to reach a consensus focused on quality.

Share your proficiency with data analysis tools such as MatLab, JMP, or others. Discuss how you've applied these tools in quality control processes to drive improvements and make data-driven decisions.

Highlight your systematic approach to quality compliance that includes regular audits, thorough documentation, and training programs. Illustrate how you used these methods to maintain high standards in past projects.

Explain your method for working closely with design teams to embed quality into the product from the beginning. Discuss specific techniques or processes you advocate for during the design reviews.

Articulate your thoughts on the challenges of maintaining quality in a fast-paced environment or managing cross-functional relationships. Address how you adapt your processes to meet these challenges.

Detail a specific quality issue along with your assessment of the situation, the actions you took to resolve it, and the end results. Highlight your leadership and analytical skills in this scenario.

Indicate your commitment to continuous learning through professional development, attending industry conferences, and participating in relevant courses or certifications to remain informatics on the latest quality standards.

Emphasize the importance of customer feedback in quality engineering. Share how you have used customer insights to enhance product quality and make informed decisions in past projects.