# Supplier Quality Control Supervisor **Company**: Anduril Industries **Location**: Costa Mesa, California, United States **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $86,000-$114,000 USD **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5104040007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_4fe94d14-33d ## Description As the Supplier Quality Control Supervisor, you will be instrumental in supporting the Quality Inspection Manager by leading and developing a team of quality control inspectors whose performance meets and exceeds execution requirements. Your focus will be on the tactical execution of inspection processes, including receiving and in-process inspections, to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and reliable products. This role requires a strong understanding of quality control standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), calibrated measurement equipment, data systems utilization, and advanced product quality planning (APQP). ## Responsibilities - Lead and mentor a team of quality inspectors, ensuring the consistent delivery of quality performance for various product lines. - Train team members on work instructions, procedures, and hands-on inspection techniques, maintaining accurate training records. - Develop and maintain quality control standards, ensuring their consistent application through effective staff training. - Author and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to inspection and quality control processes. - Drive through ambiguities and uncertainties in inspection methods, inspection order execution, and planning to provide inspectors with tactical guidance and direction for execution. - Collect and statistically analyze data to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement. - Manage and align resources to support various inspection operations, including Incoming/Receiving Material Inspection, In-process inspection, End-of-line Inspection, and material containment/ad-hoc inspections. - Continuously monitor processes to identify opportunities for enhancement and efficiency gains. - Work closely with engineering, procurement, and production teams to assure high-quality supplier parts and services that meet all requirements. - Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and departments to ensure timely product delivery while maintaining quality standards. - Ensure all inspection areas adhere to established processes, best practices, and utilize appropriate work instructions, procedures, and tools. - Partner with Quality Engineering to contribute to Quality roadmap initiatives. - Provide readiness for internal auditing and compliance reviews. ## Requirements - 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. - U.S. Person Status is required as this position needs to access controlled data. ## Preferred Qualifications - 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. ## Travel - 50% travel required to local manufacturing sites and HQ in Orange County. - 20% travel to other Anduril sites out of state. ## Physical Demands and Working Conditions - Ability to lift up to 35 pounds. - Work in clean room environments. - Use of precision optical tools and equipment. - Visual acuity and color discrimination required for inspection. - Adherence to laser safety and contamination control protocols. ## Salary The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. ## Skills ### Required - Quality Control - AS9100 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - Calibrated Measurement Equipment - Data Systems Utilization - Advanced Product Quality Planning ### Nice to have - 6 Sigma - TQM - TPS - Lean - Low Rate Production - Inspection of Electrical and Electronic Components - Data Systems - QMS Software - Automated Data Collection Tools - Computer-Aided Design Software - Inspection Data Management Software --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5104040007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)