Lead Quality Inspector, 2nd Shift

The role

You will lead and mentor a team of Quality Inspectors to produce Unmanned Aircraft Systems and other defense assets. You will perform technical inspections and coordinate daily team activities and workflows.

What you will do

• Coordinate daily team activities, schedules, and workflows
• Assist inspectors in understanding work procedures
• Maintain accurate work-order clocking
• Meet strict performance and safety standards
• Interface with Shipping, Receiving, Production, Quality Engineering, and Planning
• Ensure clean, organized work areas (5S)
• Implement training programs for inspectors
• Perform and oversee in-process, final, and First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Use advanced metrology tools, mechanical drawings, and blueprints
• Determine constructive paths forward in production situations

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in an aerospace, defense, military, or high-reliability hardware testing environment
• U.S. Person Status is required

Nice to have

• Background working in fast-paced, high-standard aerospace/defense environments
• Hands-on inspection experience with structural, avionics, or propulsion manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or guiding teams (either in civilian manufacturing or military aviation/maintenance environments)
• Proficient in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications using ASME Y14.5 GD&T
• Skillful use of precision hand tools (micrometers, calipers, scales, gauges, height gauges) and CMM equipment
• Strong understanding of AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Ability to detect design and drawing flaws early in the production cycle
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Ability to seamlessly multitask between production line checks and formal FAIs
• Exceptional attention to detail, work efficiency, and ability to clearly communicate quality standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• U.S. Person Status is required as this position needs to access controlled data
• By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.