Supplier Quality Control Inspector

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. As a Supplier 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Precision inspection experience in aerospace, aviation, or avionics manufacturing.
• CMM Programming with PC-DMIS software.
• Romer Arm experience with Verisurf software.
• Familiarity with electronics inspection, printed circuit boards (PCBs), soldering, crimping, and polymeric applications.
• Basic understanding of propulsion valve operations.
• Practical experience working within AS9100, ISO 9001, and AS9102 (First Article Inspection) frameworks.
• Wire harness experience in accordance with NASA-STD-8739.4 and/or IPC-A-620 standards.
• Knowledge of IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, and IPC-A-610 standards.
• Expert ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, design blueprints, and CAD models using ASME Y14.5.
• Strong GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) knowledge.
• Familiarity with modern manufacturing software systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD).
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal/written communication and root-cause/failure analysis skills.
• Able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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