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Salary: USD 86,000 - 112,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology, including AI-powered systems and autonomous solutions. This Quality Inspector Supervisor role reports to the Quality Inspection Manager and leads a team of quality control inspectors responsible for tactical execution of inspection processes—receiving, in-process, and end-of-line inspections—to ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, reliable products for aerospace applications.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality inspectors, ensuring consistent quality performance across product lines
- Train team members on work instructions, procedures, and hands-on inspection techniques; maintain training records
- Develop and maintain quality control standards with consistent application through staff training
- Author and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inspection and quality control processes
- Provide tactical guidance on inspection methods, order execution, and planning to resolve ambiguities
- Collect and statistically analyze quality data to inform decision-making and identify improvement opportunities
- Manage resources across incoming/receiving material inspection, in-process inspection, end-of-line inspection, and material containment/ad-hoc inspections
- Monitor processes continuously to identify enhancement and efficiency opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely product delivery while maintaining quality standards
- Ensure inspection areas adhere to established processes, best practices, and appropriate tools
- Partner with Quality Engineering on quality roadmap initiatives
- Support internal auditing and compliance reviews
The role requires working in clean room environments with precision optical tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, and adhering to laser safety and contamination control protocols. Approximately 5% travel to other Anduril sites out of state.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of progressive quality and/or regulatory experience in aerospace, defense, or automotive industries
- 3+ years of management or supervisory experience
- Strong understanding of quality management systems and AS9100 requirements
- Prior exposure to manufacturing electronic components for aerospace applications
- Strong attention to detail, observation, organizational, and leadership skills
- In-depth knowledge of quality improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities in production environments
- U.S. Person Status required (access to controlled data)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Technical degree in quality/mechanical/aerospace engineering
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, or equivalent; IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 certification
- Knowledge of 6 Sigma, TQM, TPS, Lean, and Low Rate Production methodologies
- Experience inspecting electrical and electronic components (power supplies, PCBs, wire-harnesses)
- Experience with data systems, QMS software, automated data collection tools, and data visualization
- Experience drafting and revising SOPs and quality troubleshooting guides
- Experience with manufacturing systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD)
- Experience with auditing processes in manufacturing environments
- Experience validating and testing sub-assemblies and components
- Experience selecting, qualifying, and implementing inspection equipment
- Experience working with suppliers and supplier quality engineering teams
- Proficiency with CAD software and inspection data management software
