Lead Quality Inspector, 2nd Shift

Santa Ana, CA (OC-59)full time

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senior

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Anduril Industries Lead Quality Inspector role responsible for mentoring a team and performing advanced inspections on aerospace and defense manufacturing. The role involves coordinating workflows, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving continuous improvement in quality processes.

Responsibilities

Lead & Mentor: Coordinate daily team activities, schedules, and workflows. Assist inspectors in understanding work procedures, maintaining accurate work-order clocking, and meeting strict performance and safety standards.
Collaborate Cross-Functional: Interface directly with Shipping, Receiving, Production, Quality Engineering, and Planning to rapidly resolve bottlenecks and support business needs.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Ensure clean, organized work areas (5S). Implement training programs to foster a highly skilled, cross-functional inspector workforce.
Technical Inspection: Perform and oversee in-process, final, and First Article Inspections (FAI) using advanced metrology tools, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.
Problem Solve: Navigate challenging production situations by leveraging your technical knowledge and quality principles to determine the most constructive path forward.

Qualification

High School Diploma or GED3+ years of experience in an aerospaceIndustry ExperienceTechnical Domain ExpertiseLeadership BackgroundTechnical Skillset

Required

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 as this position needs to access controlled data.

Preferred

Industry Experience: Background working in fast-paced, high-standard aerospace/defense environments
Technical Domain Expertise: Hands-on inspection experience with structural, avionics, or propulsion manufacturing.
Leadership Background: Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or guiding teams (either in civilian manufacturing or military aviation/maintenance environments).
Technical Skillset:
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.