Supplier Quality Control Inspector A-1

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to support Manufacturing and Production by learning, executing, and optimizing inspection processes to ensure world-class products on time. You will own supplier inspections, lead documentation reviews, and drive supplier quality improvements.

The role focuses on ensuring the excellence of parts from the supplier network, with travel up to 75% and strict adherence to Anduril specifications and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of precision mechanical inspection experience.
• 3+ years of CMM programming, CMM operations, or Faro Arm experience.
• Ability to travel up to 75% to supplier sites.
• U.S. Person Status is required as this position needs to access controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Perform supplier site inspections, visually and dimensionally with precision tooling.
• Program and set up CMMs and articulating arms for inspection tasks.
• Review material certifications and conformance to drawings and PO requirements.
• Inspect flight hardware at supplier sites per eng drawings and standards.

Skills

Precision inspection

CMM programming

Faro Arm experience

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMM operations

Romer/Faro Arm

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 Anduril Quality team is responsible for a wide range of activities crucial to our hardware and manufacturing lifecycle. We operate precision equipment, assemble complex defense products, perform rigorous quality control checks, and maintain a safe, highly efficient work environment to ensure our technology performs flawlessly in the field.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Quality Inspector, you will support our Manufacturing and Production teams by learning, executing, and optimizing detailed inspection processes to deliver world-class products on time. This role heavily focuses on ensuring the excellence of parts received from our supplier network. You will own the inspection process, lead documentation reviews, and actively participate in supplier quality improvement initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Supplier Site Inspections: Travel up to 75% of the time to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies directly at supplier facilities.
• Precision Metrology: Select and utilize standard gauges, manual metrology tools, and advanced equipment to inspect complex feature tolerances with required accuracy.
• Incoming Inspection: Perform complex inspections on purchased mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and raw materials.
• Documentation & Certifications: Review and verify material certifications, specifications, and conformance to engineering designs and purchase order requirements.
• Flight Hardware Verification: Inspect flight hardware at supplier sites according to engineering drawings, industry standards, and Anduril specifications.
• Non-Conformance Management: Document and report non-conformances at the supplier source, ensuring all hardware meets Anduril and industry quality standards.
• Supplier Collaboration: Support the development of supplier inspection plans, verify corrective actions (CAPA), and drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Program & Set Up: Program and set up Articulating Arms (e.g., Romer) and CMMs to achieve desired inspection results.
• Stakeholder Support: Provide guidance to both internal and external stakeholders on Anduril inspection requirements and standards.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of precision mechanical inspection experience.
• 3+ years of CMM programming, CMM operations, or Faro Arm experience.
• Ability to travel up to 75% to supplier sites.
• U.S. Person Status is required as this position needs to access controlled data

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Aerospace & Defense: Precision inspection experience in aerospace, aviation, or avionics manufacturing.
• Metrology & Hardware: