Senior Production Technician
andruil.com
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril Rocket Motor Systems is seeking an accomplished Senior Production Technician to support manufacturing activities of Rocket Motor Systems at our state-of-the-art facilities in McHenry, MS. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in facilitating and supporting manufacturing operations for our cutting-edge rocket motor systems, ensuring top-tier quality and efficiency supporting full-rate production.
The Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, handling of products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- The Senior Production Technician will report to the Production Manager or Production Supervisor and work alongside other Production Technicians, supporting technician staff throughout production and delivery of Rocket Motors through factory acceptance
- While executing manufacturing operations, apply a higher level of knowledge and skills in hardware assembly, troubleshooting and repair
- Apply competency in use of hand tools, assembly tooling and general manufacturing equipment
- Utilize reading and comprehension skills to follow documented build instructions
- Ensure all operators are following safety procedures and standard work tasks. Improve work area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and constant scrutiny
- Prioritize work activities for operators to achieve target on time delivery goals. Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines. Ensure they are working on the right thing at the right time
- Be an active leader in 5S and continuous improvement activities. Provide feedback on ways to improve building process
- Complete transactions in computer production systems (MES, NetSuite, JIRA, SQL, Tableau) on daily basis
- Assist in daily and weekly report out of production progress, blockers, risks, and needs.
- Be aware of the escalation path for problems that arise on the floor and follow through to completion
- Ability to work on the line, provide training and support new operator training as required.
- Complete certification training and maintain required certifications, as required
- Build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and X-training
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
- Show up every day with a high level of urgency and enthusiasm to get the job done
- Perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting
- Perform Work Verifications (Second Set of Eyes) for peer and subordinate technicians
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)
- A 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
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering, business, or applied science.)
- Experience working in safety and quality critical environments such as energetics, aerospace, chemicals, etc.
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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
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.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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