Lead Quality Inspector – Aerospace & Defense

Anduril Industries; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in the United States seeks a hands-on Quality Leader to mentor a team of inspectors across multiple product lines. You will train staff on procedures, drive quality control standards, write SOPs, and partner with Quality Engineering to advance the quality roadmap while ensuring readiness for internal audits.

The role requires 5+ years in QA/regulatory in aerospace/defense, 3+ years in management, AS9100 knowledge, and experience with electronic components.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Quality and/or Regulatory experience within the Aerospace, Defense, or Automotive industries.
• 3+ years of experience in a Management or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems & AS9100 requirements.
• Prior exposure to the manufacture of electronic components for Aerospace applications.
• Strong attention to detail, observation, organizational, and leadership skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of Quality Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making abilities in a production environment.
• U.S. Person Status is required as this position needs to access controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of quality inspectors, ensuring the consistent delivery of quality performance for various product lines.
• Train team members on work instructions, procedures, and hands‑on inspection techniques, maintaining accurate training records.
• Develop and maintain quality control standards, ensuring their consistent application through effective staff training.
• Author and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to inspection and quality control processes.
• Drive through ambiguities and uncertainties in inspection methods, inspection order execution, and planning to provide inspectors with tactical guidance and direction for execution.
• Collect and statistically analyze data to inform decision‑making and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage and align resources to support various inspection operations, including Incoming/Receiving Material Inspection, In-process inspection, End‑of‑line Inspection, material containment/ad‑hoc inspections.
• Continuously monitor processes to identify opportunities for enhancement and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with cross functional leaders and departments to ensure timely product delivery while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure all inspection areas adhere to established processes, best practices, and utilize appropriate work instructions, procedures, and tools.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to contribute to Quality roadmap initiatives.
• Provide readiness for internal auditing and compliance reviews.
• 5% travel to other Anduril sites out of state.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds; work in clean room environments; use of precision optical tools and equipment; visual acuity and color discrimination; adherence to laser safety and contamination control protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Statistical analysis

Training & mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree in quality/mechanical/aerospace engineering

ASQ Certification (CQE, QIA)

Tools

Jira

MES

ERP

Teamcenter

CAD

Job description

Anduril Industries in the United States seeks a hands-on Quality Leader to mentor a team of inspectors across multiple product lines. You will train staff on procedures, drive quality control standards, write SOPs, and partner with Quality Engineering to advance the quality roadmap while ensuring readiness for internal audits.

The role requires 5+ years in QA/regulatory in aerospace/defense, 3+ years in management, AS9100 knowledge, and experience with electronic components.