Lead Production Technician — UAS Assembly & Ops Leader

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Health benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Production Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will lead a team of technicians to produce UAS for strategic military and commercial customers, applying advanced hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and process improvement on the line.

The role requires handling production instructions, ensuring safety standards, and delivering on tight schedules. You will engage with MES, NetSuite, JIRA, SQL, and Tableau daily, maintain certifications, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in production-oriented manufacturing or electro-mechanical technician fields.
• Prior experience leading a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP and MES systems (NetSuite, JIRA, SQL, Tableau).
• Understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principles, and change management (ECOs).
• Ability to interpret technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, etc.).
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• U.S. Person status is required for export controlled data access.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead technician staff in production and delivery of UAS through factory acceptance.
• Apply advanced hardware assembly, troubleshooting and repair knowledge.
• Use hand tools, assembly tooling and general manufacturing equipment.
• Follow documented build instructions and maintain safety procedures.
• Audit work areas to improve safety and efficiency.
• Prioritize work for on-time delivery and manage multiple priorities.
• Contribute to 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Record daily progress in MES, NetSuite, JIRA, SQL, Tableau.
• Provide weekly production progress reports and flag blockers and risks.
• Escalate and resolve issues on the floor; train new operators as needed.
• Maintain certifications and foster a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Safety procedures

Technical reading

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

NetSuite

JIRA

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Production Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will lead a team of technicians to produce UAS for strategic military and commercial customers, applying advanced hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and process improvement on the line.

The role requires handling production instructions, ensuring safety standards, and delivering on tight schedules. You will engage with MES, NetSuite, JIRA, SQL, and Tableau daily, maintain certifications, and