Lead Quality Inspector — Aerospace/Defense

Speedrun Talent Network; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to join our growing manufacturing team. You will lead and mentor a team of Quality Inspectors to produce advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and other defense assets for strategic military and commercial customers.

This hands-on role blends frontline technical expertise with leadership. The ideal candidate will have aerospace structures, avionics, or propulsion experience, plus a proven track record leading teams in high-stakes

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in aerospace/defense/high-reliability hardware testing environment.
• U.S. Person Status required to access controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Lead & mentor a team of Quality Inspectors to meet safety and performance standards.
• Collaborate with Shipping, Receiving, Production, Quality Engineering, and Planning to resolve bottlenecks.
• Perform in-process, final, and First Article Inspections using metrology tools and blueprints.
• Ensure organized work areas and adhere to 5S principles for efficiency and safety.
• Identify and address design/drawing flaws early in the production cycle.

Skills

Leadership

Quality inspection

Aerospace experience

Cross-functional

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

CMM tools

5S

Excel

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMM equipment

Micrometers & Calipers

Height gauges

Gauges

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to join our growing manufacturing team. You will lead and mentor a team of Quality Inspectors to produce advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and other defense assets for strategic military and commercial customers.

This hands-on role blends frontline technical expertise with leadership. The ideal candidate will have aerospace structures, avionics, or propulsion experience, plus a proven track record leading teams in high-stakes