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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Manager Manufacturing Operations - Connected Warfare

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Ana, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience in production-oriented or electro-mechanical technician fields, including at least 3 years in a supervisor or production operations lead/manager role in a high-volume production environment.
  • Experience working with enterprise resource planning and manufacturing execution systems.
  • Understanding of the product life cycle from new product introduction to scaled production, lean manufacturing principles, and engineering change orders.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation, including mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specifications, and electrical schematics.
  • Reliability, organization, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interest in employee development and training and developing new hires and experienced production staff.
  • Proven process and equipment troubleshooting skills and ability to adapt to changing production environments.
  • Experience supporting process development.
  • Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage technician staff producing and delivering hardware through factory acceptance, including priorities, equipment, and personnel associated with the production line.
  • Set priorities and direct daily operations, including timely issuing and completion of work orders on the production floor.
  • Ensure operators follow safety procedures and team safety training is current; document environmental, health, and safety incidents; proactively correct workplace hazards; and empower continuous operational improvement.
  • Manage, coach, mentor, and support production technicians.
  • Prioritize operators’ work activities to achieve on-time delivery goals.
  • Ensure quality standards are met throughout production and prevent defects from leaving a station or team area.
  • Provide high-level reports to Production Managers, Directors, and the Head of Manufacturing as needed.
  • Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
  • Complete daily transactions in production systems, including NetSuite, JIRA, and Anduril MES.
  • Work cross-functionally to maintain accurate inventory levels in each work area.
  • Provide weekly production progress, blocker, risk, and needs reports; generate daily pass-downs and weekly production reports for engineering and operations teams.
  • Lead daily communication with cross-functional teams, including engineering, technicians, supply chain, logistics, and quality.
  • Build a positive, collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and cross-training.

Desired Qualifications

  • New product introduction experience.
  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as engineering, business, or applied science.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Experience in subsea robotics or autonomous underwater vehicle industries.
  • Ability to develop cross-functional relationships as a trusted partner.

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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