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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Quality Control Supervisor

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCosta Mesa, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of progressive Quality and/or Regulatory experience within the Aerospace, Defense, or Automotive industries.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a management or supervisory role.
  • Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and AS9100 requirements.
  • Prior exposure to the manufacture of 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.
  • Strong leadership and decision-making abilities in a production environment.
  • U.S. Person Status is required because the position needs access to controlled data.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of quality inspectors, ensuring consistent quality performance across various product lines.
  • Train team members on work instructions, procedures, and hands-on inspection techniques, and maintain accurate training records.
  • Develop and maintain quality control standards and ensure their consistent application through effective staff training.
  • Author and update standard operating procedures related to inspection and quality control processes.
  • Provide inspectors with tactical guidance and direction for executing inspection methods, inspection order, and planning amid ambiguity and uncertainty.
  • Collect and statistically analyze data to inform decision-making and identify improvement areas.
  • Manage and align resources for incoming/receiving material inspection, in-process inspection, end-of-line inspection, material containment, and ad hoc inspections.
  • Continuously monitor processes to identify opportunities for enhancement and efficiency gains.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and departments to ensure timely product delivery while maintaining quality standards.
  • Ensure inspection areas follow established processes and best practices, and use appropriate work instructions, procedures, and tools.
  • Partner with Quality Engineering on Quality roadmap initiatives.
  • Prepare for internal auditing and compliance reviews.
  • Travel 50% to local manufacturing sites and the Orange County headquarters, and 5% to other Anduril sites out of state.
  • Lift up to 35 pounds, work in clean room environments, and use precision optical tools and equipment.
  • Meet visual acuity and color discrimination requirements for inspection and adhere to laser safety and contamination control protocols.

Desired Qualifications

  • A technical degree in a related quality, mechanical, or aerospace engineering field.
  • 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, including power supplies, PCBs, and wire harnesses.
  • Experience with data systems, QMS software, automated data collection tools, and generating reports, data visualizations, and data queries.
  • Experience drafting and revising standard operating procedures and quality troubleshooting guides for inspection and quality control processes.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes and related systems, including Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, and CAD.
  • Experience auditing processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience validating and testing subassemblies and components.
  • Experience selecting, buying, qualifying, and implementing inspection equipment.
  • Experience working with suppliers alongside Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineering teams.
  • Ability to work with minimal oversight and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency with computer-aided design software and inspection data management software.

About the Company

Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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