ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. Anduril has brought to the market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platform, and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on multi-million-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking several Lead Manufacturing Technicians to join our team at our Quonset, RI facility to support Dive-XL. Here you will work on cutting-edge technology aimed at advancing the state-of-the-possible in subsea robotics. You will play a key role in delivering our AUVs to our customers by working hands-on with our engineering team in a multi-disciplinary environment to scale our AUV production globally. This will require hands-on work on hardware in a number of areas: composite and metallic structural fabrication and integration, electronic component fabrication & install onto structures, and software loading and full system checkouts. This also includes standing up our production line for Dive-XL in our Quonset facility.

Please note: This role requires international travel to Australia for 1 month for onboarding for knowledge transfer and training, as well as a 2-4 week stay at Anduril HQ within the first 90 days for additional training.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• The Lead Manufacturing Technician will report to the Manager, Production Operations and work alongside other manufacturing/electrical/test technicians, leading technician staff in the production and delivery of AUVs through testing
• While executing manufacturing operations, apply a higher level of knowledge and skills in hardware assembly, troubleshooting and repair
• 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
• Apply competency in use of hand tools, assembly tooling and general manufacturing equipment
• Utilize reading and comprehension skills to follow documented build instructions
• Be an active participant 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 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
• Build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and X-training
• Show up every day with a high level of urgency and enthusiasm to get the job done
• Perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ 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
• 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 able to lift 35 lbs pounds regularly
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of operational leadership experience, leading a production team
• Experience working with ERP and MES systems
• Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws
• Experience working with high-voltage electrical components (up to 400VDc)
• Experience performing functional checkouts and tests, and diagnosing issues discovered during these processes
• Experience in sub-sea robotics or AUV industries
• A self-motivated, self-disciplined individual is the ideal candidate for this position

About the role:

Anduril is seeking a Supply Planner to join our team in Quonset, Rhode Island. The Supply Chain team is responsible for planning and sourcing of materials to support rapidly iterating and building of cutting-edge defense hardware for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV). The Supply Planner will have material flow responsibility spanning the entire value chain from raw materials through finished goods and contributing to the strategic supply network development of Anduril’s product hardware, across their life cycles. They will have full ownership of certain assemblies and product lines, and will be ultimately responsible for sending the correct signals to Purchasing and Manufacturing on what and when to buy or build.


The right person for this role can demonstrate experience working in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment such as defence manufacturing, aircraft maintenance or advanced technology manufacturing environments. This person will be flexible to provide support wherever needed to ensure products are built and shipped under stringent quality standards. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Own the accurate planning and on-time delivery of both raw material to internal assembly lines as well as finished goods to customers
• Support day-to-day demand signaling, ordering, and inventory management for product lines
• Identify supply issues, flag with the appropriate owners across Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and drive resolution
• Own the reporting and analysis of supply and material health and ensure that stakeholders have the inputs they need to make decisions across Engineering (cut-in dates for new designs), Purchasing (signals on what to buy), Manufacturing (signals on being clear-to-build and what to build), Business Development (supply overview to drive customer contracts)
• Work closely with the Sourcing Engineers and Manufacturing Engineering team to source components, maintain vendor relationships, and develop make vs. buy strategies
• Facilitate discussions with Business Development and Growth teams to review unconstrained forecasts and get to constrained demand plans that are achievable
• Develop and maintain processes for working within MRP and the associated master data
• Support all cost engineering activities to converge the bottoms-up cost curve to product cost, maximizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycle

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years past experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in either a supply chain or production-type role where complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies were built
• Demonstrated ability to completely own a value chain from start to finish, coordinating among multiple different internal and external parties to achieve on-time deliveries under stringent quality standards
• Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment
• Prior knowledge of Netsuite or a similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSME, BSEE) or other related technical degree. Advanced technical degree or MBA strongly preferred
• Eligibility to obtain a US security clearance (status not required at time of hire)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience interacting with SQL databases - storage of information and building custom queries for tracking production and inventory-related metrics
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any technical field including mechanical/aerospace/manufacturing, electrical, or computer engineering, supply chain, or business with a technical minor or concentration.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma principles in action

One Last Point

Although we list out what we generally look for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit, but are not currently listed. As such, if you are motivated to join a fast moving and exciting business building cutting edge products but don't think you tick all the boxes, take a chance and apply!