Quality Control Supervisor

As a 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 the 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 utilisation, and advanced product quality planning (APQP).

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring a team of quality inspectors, ensuring the consistent delivery of quality performance for various product lines.
• Training team members on work instructions, procedures, and hands-on inspection techniques, maintaining accurate training records.
• Developing and maintaining quality control standards, ensuring their consistent application through effective staff training.
• Authoring and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to inspection and quality control processes.
• Driving through ambiguities and uncertainties in inspection methods, inspection order execution, and planning to provide inspectors with tactical guidance and direction for execution.
• Collecting and statistically analysing data to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
• Managing and aligning resources to support various inspection operations, including Incoming/Receiving Material Inspection, In-process inspection, End-of-line Inspection, material containment/ad-hoc inspections.
• Continuously monitoring processes to identify opportunities for enhancement and efficiency gains.
• Collaborating with cross-functional leaders and departments to ensure timely product delivery while maintaining quality standards.

Requirements include:

• 5+ years of progressive Quality and/or Regulatory experience within the Aerospace, Defence, 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, organisational, and leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Quality Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities in a production environment.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 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 visualisation, 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: 20% travel to other Anduril sites out of state (HQ in Costa Mesa, CA.)

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 colour discrimination required for inspection.
• Adherence to laser safety and contamination control protocols.