Manufacturing Specialists, Altius

We are looking for a Manufacturing Specialist to join our rapidly growing team in Ashville, OH. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Proven experience in high volume manufacturing and assembly within aerospace, military, or other high-reliability industries.
• 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

Nice to have

• 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.

Benefits

• 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:
• 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.