Quality Inspector

Anduril-1; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 48,216 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Equity grants

Health insurance

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Quonset, RI seeks a Quality Inspector to join our Manufacturing/Production teams. You will perform incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections, analyze defects, and help ensure components meet specifications.

You will work with suppliers and cross-functional teams, support calibration and audits, and implement quality improvements. A technical or associate degree in quality/mechanical/aerospace fields is preferred; readiness to obtain US security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM) and inspection processes.
• Familiarity reading and interpreting engineering drawings and wire diagrams.
• GD&T knowledge and understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience inspecting machined parts, mechanical assemblies, and electrical components.
• Experience in AS9100/ISO9001/IATF-like QMS environments.
• Strong cross-functional communication with suppliers and teams.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections.
• Support material review board processes.
• Propose and implement QA policies with product quality engineers.
• Lead continuous improvement projects for productivity and quality gains.
• Support calibration processes and internal/external audits.

Skills

Calibrated equipment

GD&T knowledge

Read engineering drawings

Inspect machined parts

Inspect electrical components

Cross-functional communication

Lift 25 lbs

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Technical or Associate degree in quality/mechanical/aerospace

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

Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. Anduril has brought to the market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platform, and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on multi-million-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Quality Inspector to join our new team in Quonset, RI. The Quality team works with our customers, internal teams, and suppliers to ensure the deployment of reliable products that meet all mission requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform incoming inspection, in-process inspection and end of line inspection.
• Support Material review board processes.
• Propose, develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures and review with the product quality engineers
• Review and propose continuous improvement projects for productivity gains, quality improvements, and benefits to Anduril's quality policy.
• Support the calibration process
• Support internal and external audits on processes and procedures.

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 communicating with suppliers and cross functional teams
• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical or Associates degree in related quality/mechanical/aerospace engineering field
• IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 Certification
• Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD)
• Experience with auditing processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment
• 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.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection requirements and processes
• Experience with validation and testing assemblies and their components
• Experience operating overhead crane and moving large assemblies

US Hourly Range

$35 - $47 USD

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 .