Quality Inspector in Santa Ana

Energy Jobline ZR; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Quality Inspector to support Manufacturing/Production teams in ensuring quality products and timely delivery. You will learn and execute detailed inspection processes, inspect incoming materials, equipment, and assemblies to meet specifications, and participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration with Quality Teams, validating components, and maintaining compliance with QMS standards. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience with calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM)
• Experience reading engineering drawings (wire diagrams, work instructions, CAD)
• GD&T knowledge and understanding dimensioning and tolerancing
• Experience inspecting machined parts and mechanical assemblies
• Experience inspecting electrical/electronic components (power supplies, PCBs, wire-harnesses)
• Experience with quality management systems (AS9100/ISO9001/IATF 16949) or similar
• Experience with validation and testing assemblies and components
• Experience communicating with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• U.S. Person Status required to access controlled data

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute detailed inspection processes to ensure quality products.
• Inspect incoming materials, equipment, and assemblies to meet specifications.
• Investigate/troubleshoot product and production issues; take corrective action.
• Implement standards/specifications/processes cross-functionally with Quality Teams.

Skills

Calibrated equipment handling

GD&T knowledge

Engineering drawings reading

Inspection of machined parts

Inspection of electrical components

QMS standards knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

U.S. Person Status

Education

Associates degree in related field

IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 Certification

Tools

Jira

MES

ERP

Teamcenter

CAD

Job description

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

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.