Quality Inspector

Anduril; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 88,166,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Quality Inspector to support Manufacturing/Production by learning and executing detailed inspection processes to ensure high-quality products. You will inspect materials, equipment, and assemblies to verify conformity with specifications and act on issues promptly.

The role requires GD&T knowledge, experience with calibrated tools, and the ability to communicate across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with calibrated equipment and inspection tools.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings (wire diagrams, work instructions, CAD).
• GD&T knowledge and understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Inspection of machined parts and mechanical assemblies.
• Inspection of electrical and electronic components (Power supplies, PCBs, wire-harnesses).
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, IATF 16949 or similar QMS standard.
• Validation and testing of assemblies and components.
• Communicating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• U.S. Person Status is required to access controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, equipment, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Investigate and troubleshoot product and production issues; take corrective action.
• Implement standards, specifications and processes across Quality teams.

Skills

Calibrated equipment

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Machined parts inspection

Electrical components inspection

QMS standards

Validation & testing

Cross-functional communication

U.S. Person Status

Education

Technical or Associates degree in related quality/mechanical/aerospace engineering field

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 Quality team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

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.

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

US Hourly Range $31—$40 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:

Benefits

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.