Manager, Manufacturing Operations, Connected Warfare

The role

The Manager of Manufacturing Operations manages a team of technicians to produce hardware for military and commercial customers. This role involves overseeing daily production, ensuring safety, and managing equipment and people to meet delivery goals.

What you will do

• Manage technician staff in the production and delivery of hardware through factory acceptance
• Set priorities and direct daily operations including issuing and completing work orders
• Ensure operators follow safety procedures and maintain current safety training
• Manage, coach, mentor and support production technicians
• Prioritize work activities to achieve target on time delivery goals
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout the production process
• Provide high level reports to Production Managers, Directors, and Head of Manufacturing
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities
• Complete transactions in NetSuite and JIRA Anduril MES
• Work cross functionally to maintain accurate inventory levels

Required qualifications

• 7+ years experience in production-oriented or electro-mechanical technician fields
• At least 3+ years in a supervisor or production operations lead/manager role in a high volume production environment
• Experience working with ERP and MES systems
• Full understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principals, and change management (ECOs)
• Can interpret technical documentation including mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specs, and electrical schematics
• Extremely reliable, organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven skills in process and equipment troubleshooting
• Experience supporting process development
• Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles
• Proficient with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice to have

• New product introduction (NPI) experience
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering, business, or applied science)
• Lean six sigma green belt certified
• Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience in sub-sea robotics or AUV industries
• Ability to develop cross functional relationships as a well-respected, trusted partner

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company uses Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system, to power its family of systems.