Aerospace Quality Inspector: Drones & Defense Systems

Anduril Industries; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits package

Housing provided during training

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Columbus, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist, Drone Program. You will assemble, repair, and test advanced drone systems, support new product introductions, and improve processes with manufacturing and support engineers.

The role requires mechanical troubleshooting, precision machining, blueprint reading, and hands-on maintenance. Training pathways include placement in Santa Ana, CA, and Atlanta, GA with corporate housing and travel covered during training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or technical qualifications in quality/mechanical/aerospace engineering are expected.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and blueprints is required.
• Experience inspecting machined parts, components, and assemblies is required.
• Familiarity with GD&T and measurement tools is essential.
• Experience in a facility with QMS standards (AS9100/ISO9001/IATF) is preferred.
• Ability to communicate with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing/Production teams with detailed inspection processes.
• Inspect incoming materials, equipment, and products to meet quality specs.
• Investigate and troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Draft and update technical documentation; build fixtures for quality testing.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

Inspection of machined parts

Electrical component inspection

AS9100/ISO9001/IATF familiarity

Troubleshooting and root cause

Supplier communication

U.S. Person status

Education

Technical/Associate degree in quality/mechanical/aerospace

Tools

Jira

MES

ERP

Teamcenter

CAD

Job description

Anduril Industries in Columbus, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist, Drone Program. You will assemble, repair, and test advanced drone systems, support new product introductions, and improve processes with manufacturing and support engineers.

The role requires mechanical troubleshooting, precision machining, blueprint reading, and hands-on maintenance. Training pathways include placement in Santa Ana, CA, and Atlanta, GA with corporate housing and travel covered during training.