Quality Control Supervisor

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Santa Ana, CA · Manufacturing : Quality Control : Production Operations

This role is for a Quality Control Supervisor at Anduril, a defense technology company. The supervisor will lead a team of quality inspectors, focusing on tactical execution of inspection processes (receiving, in-process) to ensure product quality and reliability. Responsibilities include team leadership, training, developing quality standards, data analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires experience in quality control, GD&T, calibrated equipment, and APQP within aerospace, defense, or automotive industries, with a strong understanding of QMS & AS9100. While the company utilizes AI and advanced technologies, this specific role is focused on quality control processes and team management, not direct AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead and mentor a team of quality inspectors, ensuring the consistent delivery of quality performance for various product lines.
  2. Train team members on work instructions, procedures, and hands-on inspection techniques, maintaining accurate training records.
  3. Develop and maintain quality control standards, ensuring their consistent application through effective staff training.
  4. Author and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to inspection and quality control processes.
  5. Drive through ambiguities and uncertainties in inspection methods, inspection order execution, and planning to provide inspectors with tactical guidance and direction for execution.

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of progressive Quality and/or Regulatory experience within the Aerospace, Defense, or Automotive industries.
  • 3+ years of experience in a Management or supervisory role.
  • Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems & 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.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership and decision-making abilities in a production environment.

Nice to have

  • Technical degree in a related quality/mechanical/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 with inspection of Electrical and Electronic Components (Power Supplies, PCBs, wire-harnesses).
  • Experience with data systems, QMS software, automated data collection tools, and generating reports, data visualization, and data queries.
  • Experience in drafting and revising standard operating procedures and quality troubleshooting guides for inspection and quality control processes.
  • Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD).
  • Experience with auditing processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with validation and testing sub-assemblies and components.
  • Experience with selecting, buying, qualifying, and implementing inspection equipment.
  • Experience working with suppliers along with Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineering teams.
  • Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work with minimal oversight and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and inspection data management software.

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. Person Status is required as this position needs to access controlled data.