Lead Production Technician, Missiles

The role

The Lead Production Technician will lead a team of technicians to produce UAS for military and commercial customers. You will execute manufacturing operations, troubleshoot hardware, and ensure operators follow safety procedures and standard work tasks.

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 in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Full understanding of the product life cycle, 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 & written communication skills
• U.S. Person status is required
• Able to stand for long periods, climb ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch
• Able to travel 50% of the time with short notice

Nice to have

• 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
• 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. Person status is required to access export controlled data
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

About the company

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