Dimensional/Visual Inspector — Solid Rocket Motors

Anduril; McHenry (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Dimensional/Visual Inspector for the RMS Quality team at our McHenry, MS facility. You will embed in solid rocket motor manufacturing, developing inspection processes for propellant, casings, nozzles, liners, igniters, and assemblies while writing your own procedures from day one.

The role requires sharp attention to detail, the ability to read engineering drawings, and expertise with calibrated measurement tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on inspection experience in aerospace, defense, or propulsion manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience in a facility operating under AS9100 or a similar aerospace QMS standard.
• Familiarity with military specifications and standards applicable to propulsion or energetics manufacturing (e.g., MIL-STD-1576, MIL-STD-414).
• Must be a U.S. Person due to export‑controlled data access.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of solid rocket motor components and assemblies, including propellant grains, casings, nozzles, liners, igniters, and completed motor assemblies.
• Develop, refine, and document inspection procedures, work instructions, and acceptance criteria with quality and manufacturing engineering.
• Inspect incoming materials and components to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and purchase orders.
• Interpret and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to aerospace hardware.
• Operate and maintain calibrated inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, CMMs).
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and support process validation activities.
• Identify and document nonconformances, participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier quality to resolve issues and drive improvements.
• Support maturation of the Quality Management System at the McHenry facility.

Skills

Attention to detail

GD&T knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

Measurement equipment proficiency

Education

Technical degree or certificate in quality/manufacturing/aerospace engineering technology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Optical comparators

CMMs

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Dimensional/Visual Inspector for the RMS Quality team at our McHenry, MS facility. You will embed in solid rocket motor manufacturing, developing inspection processes for propellant, casings, nozzles, liners, igniters, and assemblies while writing your own procedures from day one.

The role requires sharp attention to detail, the ability to read engineering drawings, and expertise with calibrated measurement tools.