Sr MRB Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Anduril is a defense product company on a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. With deep expertise in AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics and data analysis, we’re bringing cutting‑edge software & hardware solutions to the military in months, not years.

The Arsenal Launch Team (ALT) will set the standard for building the future at Arsenal‑1, our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Columbus, OH. This team will have the opportunity to train under our world‑class manufacturing team at Anduril HQ in Costa Mesa, CA for 6 months before bringing that standard of excellence back to Ohio.

Anduril is seeking a Manufacturing Review Board (MRB) Engineer to join our Arsenal Launch Team (ALT) in Columbus, Ohio. The MRB Engineer will be responsible for managing nonconformance issues, conducting root cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. This role is crucial for supporting production efficiency and maintaining product integrity throughout the manufacturing process.

** This role requires candidates to relocate to Costa Mesa for a 2‑month training program, with the goal to be back in Columbus, OH fulltime by Q2 2026 depending on the candidate’s start date. Housing, transportation, etc. will be provided during your stay.**

• Review and assess nonconformance reports (NCRs) and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to determine the disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Support the Material Review Board (MRB) in evaluating production escapes and deviations.
• Conduct root cause analysis on nonconformance issues, identifying underlying problems and recommending corrective actions.
• Lead investigations to ensure timely resolution of quality issues impacting production.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure alignment on inspection methods and compliance with AS9100 and other relevant standards.
• Oversee end‑of‑line and source inspection activities to protect production integrity and facilitate timely feedback on quality issues.
• Maintain accurate records of nonconformance cases, corrective actions, and MRB activities.
• Prepare and present reports on nonconformance trends and metrics to management and stakeholders.
• Work closely with suppliers to address quality issues and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR).
• Support the development and implementation of supplier quality improvement initiatives.
• Drive process improvements based on findings from nonconformance reviews, audits, and customer feedback.
• Participate in quality system audits to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for enhancement.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance or engineering roles, preferably within an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with MRB processes and nonconformance management is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and relevant standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO
  9001).
• Experience with root cause analysis techniques and quality improvement methodologies.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export‑controlled data.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.