Manufacturing Specialist, Drones
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Job Location:
Santa Ana, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 38 - 45
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Manufacturing Team is dedicated to rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge drone hardware for operational and testing applications. Our responsibilities span the entire manufacturing value-chainfrom design for manufacturability tooling design and selection process creation and optimization to quality planning and comprehensive work documentation.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a Manufacturing Specialist to join our rapidly growing team in Santa Ana this role you will be responsible for the assembly repair and testing of advanced drone systems while supporting new product introductions and process improvements. You will work closely with manufacturing and support engineers draft and update technical documentation and build fixtures to ensure the highest quality and reliability of our drone hardware. This will require expertise in mechanical troubleshooting precision machining blueprint reading and hands-on maintenance and repair. If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment with strong communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement then this role is for you.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Collaborate with manufacturing and support engineers on production processes and new product introductions
- Execute repair and maintenance tasks for drones and assemble fixtures according to quality standards
- Conduct rigorous testing and qualification validations while driving process improvements
- Draft write and update procedures for drone manufacturing and repair
- Design and build tooling and fixtures to support new testing requirements
- Travel up to 20% for offsite test support and project requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in high volume manufacturing and assembly within aerospace military or other high-reliability industries.
- 5 years of strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills with experience in maintaining and upgrading production processes.
- Excellent blueprint reading technical documentation and test procedure development skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience with drone systems or related unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
- Demonstrated capability to train new hires or lead small teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies (5S TPM) and process improvement strategies.
- Experience in drafting and revising standard operating procedures for technical processes.
US Hourly Range
$38 - $45 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles:We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members bond with a new baby or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g. IVF preservation) adoption and gestational carriers along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources:Access free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services such as legal and financial support are also available.
- Professional Development:Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits:Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance:Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles:Traditional 401(k) Roth and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles:Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles:Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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