Lead Production Technician, Missiles

Anduril • Santa Ana, CA

5d

About The Position

Anduril is seeking a Lead Production Technician to join its manufacturing team supporting Missiles. The role leads technicians producing and delivering UAS for strategic military and commercial customers, while contributing frontline technical skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The position reports to the Production Manager and works alongside other Production Technicians.

The Lead Production Technician applies advanced knowledge to hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and repair; supports production operations through factory acceptance; and helps ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery. The role also involves training operators, maintaining production records, using computer production systems, and supporting continuous improvement and a collaborative team culture.

The position requires flexibility to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and extended hours during peak periods as needed. Travel of up to 50% with short notice is required. The role requires U.S. Person status to access export-controlled information or facilities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of 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.
• Full understanding of the product life cycle from NPI to scaled production, LEAN manufacturing principles, and change management (ECOs).
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, including mechanical drawings, work instructions, building plans, equipment specifications, and electrical schematics.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Person status is required because the position involves access to export-controlled data or facilities.
• Flexibility to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and extended hours during peak periods as needed.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time with short notice.
• Ability to stand for long periods and climb ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as engineering, business, or applied science.
• At least 2 years in a lead or production operations role.
• Hands-on experience with kit, model, or experimental builds.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws.
• A&P certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technician staff in the production and delivery of UAS through factory acceptance.
• Apply advanced knowledge and skills in hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and repair while executing manufacturing operations.
• Use hand tools, assembly tooling, and general manufacturing equipment.
• Follow documented build instructions and ensure operators comply with safety procedures and standard work tasks.
• Audit work areas and identify ways to improve safety and efficiency.
• Prioritize operators’ work activities to meet on-time delivery goals and ensure teams are working on the right tasks at the right time.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities and provide feedback on production processes.
• Complete daily transactions in production systems, including MES, NetSuite, JIRA, SQL, and Tableau.
• Assist with weekly reports on production progress, blockers, risks, and needs.
• Recognize and follow the escalation path for shop-floor problems through resolution.
• Work on the production line and provide training and support for new operators as needed.
• Complete certification training and maintain required certifications.
• Build a positive, collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and cross-training.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and demonstrate urgency and enthusiasm.
• Complete detailed daily record keeping and reporting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, described as a comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed