Drimva

Anduril

Manager, Manufacturing Operations, Connected Warfare

$129K–$175K

Santa Ana, California, United States +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted May 13, 2025

Location
Santa Ana, California, United States
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Experience
7+ years in production-oriented or electro-mechanical technician fields, including at least 3+ years in a supervisor or production operations lead/manager role in a high volume production environment.
Visa sponsorship
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

About the job

Leads technicians and daily production operations to manufacture, quality-check, and deliver hardware platforms for military and commercial customers.

What you'll do

  • Manage production priorities, work orders, equipment, technicians, and on-time delivery.
  • Maintain safety and quality standards; lead continuous improvement and team development.
  • Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, logistics, and quality, and report production progress and risks.

What they ask for

  • 7+ years in production-oriented or electro-mechanical technician fields, including at least 3+ years in a supervisor or production operations lead/manager role in a high volume production environment.
  • Experience with ERP and MES systems; understanding of product lifecycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing, and change management (ECOs).
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation and troubleshoot processes and equipment.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Nice to have

  • New product introduction (NPI) experience; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
  • Lean six sigma green belt; working knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws; sub-sea robotics or AUV industries experience.

Pay

$129,000 — $175,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

ERP, MES, NetSuite, JIRA Anduril MES, MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)

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