Manufacturing Specialist, Drones
Quick Summary
Manufacturing Specialist responsible for assembly, repair, testing, and process improvement of advanced drone systems in Santa Ana, California.
Skills & Keywords
WHAT YOU’LL 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
- 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.
- No Financial RequestsAnduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
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- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
- Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
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Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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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-chain—from 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, CA. In 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.
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