Lead Production Technician, Intelligence Systems

The role

The Lead Production Technician will lead a team of technicians to produce UAS for strategic military and commercial customers. This role involves hardware assembly, troubleshooting, repair, and managing manufacturing operations through factory acceptance.

What you will do

• Lead technician staff in the production and delivery of UAS through factory acceptance.
• Execute manufacturing operations including hardware assembly, troubleshooting and repair.
• Use hand tools, assembly tooling and general manufacturing equipment.
• Follow documented build instructions.
• Ensure operators follow safety procedures and standard work tasks.
• Prioritize work activities for operators to achieve target on time delivery goals.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Complete transactions in computer production systems including MES, NetSuite, JIRA, SQL, and Tableau.
• Assist in weekly report out of production progress, blockers, risks, and needs.
• Provide training and support for new operator training.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years experience in production-oriented manufacturing or electro-mechanical technician fields
• Prior experience leading a team either in-kind or directly, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP and MES systems (NetSuite, JIRA, SQL, Tableau)
• Full understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principals, and change management (ECOs)
• Can interpret technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specs, electrical schematics, etc.)
• Extremely reliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required

Nice to have

• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering, business, or applied science.)
• 2+ years in a lead or production operations role
• Prior hands-on experience with kit, model, or experimental builds
• Lean six sigma green belt certified
• Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws
• A&P certification a plus
• Experience in UAS industries
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

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's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.