MRB
MRB, which stands for Material Review Board, is a team or process that companies use to make decisions about products that don't meet normal quality standards. Think of it as a special committee that decides what to do with items that have quality issues - whether they can be fixed, need to be scrapped, or can still be used as-is. It's particularly common in manufacturing, aerospace, and other industries where product quality is crucial. When you see MRB mentioned in a resume, it usually means the person has experience in quality control decision-making or has worked with teams that handle product quality issues.
Examples in Resumes
Chaired MRB meetings to review and disposition nonconforming products
Led Material Review Board team in making critical quality decisions
Participated in MRB processes to evaluate defective materials and determine corrective actions
Typical job title: "Quality Control Specialists"
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Where to Find Quality Control Specialists
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Example Interview Questions
Senior Level Questions
Q: How would you handle a situation where production pressures conflict with quality standards?
Expected Answer: A senior candidate should explain their experience balancing production goals with quality requirements, describing specific examples of how they've maintained quality standards while meeting deadlines, and their approach to communicating with different departments.
Q: Describe how you would improve an existing MRB process.
Expected Answer: Look for answers that show experience in process improvement, such as reducing meeting times, implementing better documentation systems, or improving communication between departments. They should mention measuring success through metrics like reduced response times or fewer repeat issues.
Mid Level Questions
Q: What documentation do you typically require for an MRB decision?
Expected Answer: Candidate should mention quality reports, inspection data, photos of defects, manufacturing records, and any relevant specifications or standards. They should understand the importance of thorough documentation for traceability.
Q: How do you determine if a product can be reworked versus scrapped?
Expected Answer: Look for understanding of cost analysis, quality standards, customer requirements, and safety considerations. They should be able to explain how they evaluate repair possibilities against specifications.
Junior Level Questions
Q: What is the purpose of an MRB?
Expected Answer: Should be able to explain that MRB reviews products that don't meet specifications and decides whether to accept, repair, or reject them, while ensuring proper documentation of decisions.
Q: Who typically participates in an MRB meeting?
Expected Answer: Should mention quality control representatives, engineering, manufacturing, and sometimes customer representatives or other stakeholders depending on the situation.
Experience Level Indicators
Junior (0-2 years)
- Basic quality control procedures
- Documentation of non-conformances
- Understanding of inspection processes
- Familiarity with quality standards
Mid (2-5 years)
- Leading MRB meetings
- Decision-making on product disposition
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective action implementation
Senior (5+ years)
- Process improvement initiatives
- Team leadership and training
- Quality system development
- Strategic quality planning
Red Flags to Watch For
- No knowledge of basic quality control processes
- Lack of experience with quality documentation
- Poor understanding of manufacturing processes
- No experience with team decision-making
- Unable to explain basic quality terms
