Lead Quality Inspector

About the role

The Lead Quality Inspector plays a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and safety of Anduril’s advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and other defense assets. Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, this individual leads and mentors a team of inspectors, collaborates with cross-functional teams, drives continuous improvement, and performs technical inspections.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily team activities, schedules, and workflows.
• Aid inspectors in understanding work procedures, maintaining accurate work-order clocking, and meeting strict performance and safety standards.
• Interface directly with Shipping, Receiving, Production, Quality Engineering, and Planning to rapidly resolve bottlenecks and support business needs.
• Ensure clean, organized work areas (5S).
• Implement training programs to foster a highly skilled, cross-functional inspector workforce.
• Perform and oversee in-process, final, and First Article Inspections (FAI) using advanced metrology tools, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.
• Navigate challenging production situations by leveraging technical knowledge and quality principles to determine the most constructive path forward.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in an aerospace, defense, military, or high-reliability hardware testing environment.
• U.S. Person Status is required as this position needs to access controlled data.

Prioritization

• Industry Experience: Background working in fast-paced, high-standard aerospace/defense environments.
• Technical Domain Expertise: Hands-on inspection experience with structural, avionics, or propulsion manufacturing.
• Leadership Background: Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or guiding teams (either in civilian manufacturing or military aviation/maintenance environments).
• Technical Skillset:
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications using ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
  • Skillful use of precision hand tools (micrometers, calipers, scales, gauges, height gauges) and CMM equipment.
  • Strong understanding of AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
  • Ability to detect design and drawing flaws early in the production cycle.
• Operational Agility: Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word) and the ability to seamlessly multitask between production line checks and formal FAIs.
• Communication: Exceptional attention to detail, work efficiency, and the ability to clearly communicate quality standards to influence engineering and production stakeholders.

Pay

US Hourly Range: $34 - $46 USD

Schedule

Full-time position available.

Benefits

Anduril offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• Health, recovery, and wellness support.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.

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