Lead Quality Inspector, 2nd Shift

Anduril • Santa Ana, CA

2d

About The Position

Anduril is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to join its manufacturing team and lead and mentor Quality Inspectors producing advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and other defense assets for military and commercial customers. The role combines hands-on technical inspection expertise with frontline team leadership in a high-stakes manufacturing environment.

The Quality team supports the manufacturing lifecycle by performing quality control, operating inspection equipment, optimizing workflows, and maintaining a safe production environment. It works closely with engineering and production to help ensure products meet reliability and safety standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience in an aerospace, defense, military, or high-reliability hardware testing environment.
• U.S. Person status, as the position requires access to controlled data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fast-paced, high-standard aerospace or defense environments.
• Hands-on inspection experience with structural, avionics, or propulsion manufacturing.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or guiding teams in civilian manufacturing or military aviation/maintenance environments.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications using ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Skillful use of precision hand tools, including micrometers, calipers, scales, gauges, and height gauges, as well as 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, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, and ability to multitask between production line checks and formal FAIs.
• Exceptional attention to detail and work efficiency, with the ability to communicate quality standards clearly and influence engineering and production stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily team activities, schedules, and workflows.
• Help inspectors understand work procedures, maintain accurate work-order clocking, and meet performance and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Shipping, Receiving, Production, Quality Engineering, and Planning to resolve bottlenecks and support business needs.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas using 5S practices.
• Implement training programs to develop a skilled, cross-functional inspector workforce.
• Perform and oversee in-process, final, and First Article Inspections (FAI) using metrology tools, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.
• Apply technical knowledge and quality principles to resolve challenging production situations.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits package for full-time employees, available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED