QUALITY INSPECTOR

Anduril-1; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate housing during training

Travel accommodations during training

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist, Drone Program to join our Columbus, OH team. You will assemble, repair, and test advanced drone systems, develop and update technical documentation, and build fixtures to assure high-quality hardware throughout production.

Training includes 3 months with corporate housing and travel accommodations. The role emphasizes precision inspection, process improvement, and collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams to enable rapid

Qualifications

• Experience with calibrated equipment and precision inspection.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD files.
• GD&T knowledge and part/assembly inspection experience.
• Experience inspecting electrical components and PCBs.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001/IATF 16949 or similar QMS.
• Strong cross-functional communication and teamwork.
• U.S. Person status required for access to controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, equipment, and products to specifications.
• Investigate and troubleshoot production issues and take corrective action.
• Draft and update documentation; build fixtures to support quality.
• Support manufacturing teams with quality processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Calibrated equipment

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Machined parts inspection

Electrical components inspection

QMS standards

Validation/testing

Cross-functional communication

US Person status

Education

Technical or Associates degree in quality / mechanical / aerospace engineering

Tools

Jira

MES

ERP

Teamcenter

CAD

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Launched Effects team at Anduril is responsible for scaling the manufacturing and delivery of the ALTIUS family of systems (including the ALTIUS-600 and ALTIUS-700). As the premier Air-Launched Effects (ALE) platform for the U.S. military and its allies, ALTIUS is redefining modern warfare. These tube-launched, autonomous aerial systems must be built to survive extreme deployment environments, requiring precision manufacturing of advanced composites, complex avionics, and modular payload integrations for ISR, Electronic Warfare, and kinetic strike capabilities. As part of the Launched Effects manufacturing team, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge R&D and high-rate production. We are a fast-moving, mission-driven group of manufacturing engineers, quality specialists, and production operations experts who refuse to accept traditional, slow defense manufacturing timelines. We continuously optimize our assembly lines, implement automated testing, design for manufacturing (DFM), and build resilient supply chains to deploy reliable systems to the front lines at unprecedented speed. If you want to work on a team where your production and manufacturing decisions directly impact global security, this is it.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Manufacturing Specialist, Drone Program to join our rapidly growing team in Columbus, OH. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly, repair, and testing of advanced drone systems while supporting new product introductions and process improvements. You will work closely with manufacturing and support engineers, draft and update technical documentation, and build fixtures to ensure the highest quality and reliability of our drone hardware. This will require expertise in mechanical troubleshooting, precision machining, blueprint reading, and hands-on maintenance and repair. If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with strong communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement, then this role is for you. This position is permanently based in Ashville, OH, and requires candidates to temporarily relocate for a comprehensive 3-month training program: 1 month in Santa Ana, CA, followed by 2 months (approximately) in Atlanta, GA. To support your transition, Anduril will fully provide and cover all corporate housing, transportation, and travel accommodations during this training period. Your recruiter will discuss the logistics of this program with you in detail during the hiring process

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Quality Inspector will support the Manufacturing/Production teams, and be responsible for learning and executing detailed inspection processes necessary to ensure a quality product in a timely manner. Some of the daily duties will include inspecting incoming materials, equipment, and products to ensure quality specifications are met. Additionally, you'll investigate/troubleshoot product and production issues, take corrective action as well as implement standards/specifications/processes cross-functionally with Quality Teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM etc.)
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings (wire diagrams, work instructions, CAD)
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge, understanding dimension and tolerancing
• Experience with inspection of machined parts and mechanical assemblies
• Experience with inspection of Electrical and Electronic Components (Power Supplies, PCBs, wire-harnesses)
• Experience in a facility with AS9100, ISO9001, IATF 16949 or similar QMS standard
• Experience with validation and testing assemblies and their components
• Experience with communicating with suppliers and cross functional teams
• U.S. Person Status is required as this position needs to access controlled data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical or Associates degree in related quality /mechanical/aerospace engineering field
• 3+ years experience in a quality assurance or inspection role in a manufacturing/production setting
• IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 Certification
• Basic knowledge using various measuring tools and hand tools (e.g. tape measure, caliper, micrometer, drivers etc.)
• Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD)
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection requirements and processes
• Highly motivated team player who is willing to support a fast paced team environment
• Detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight - strong ability to communicate with different cross functional teams
• Able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.