Fabrication Shop Lead

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Costa Mesa, CA
In-Office
113K-149K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role
Lead the prototype fabrication team, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while managing project timelines and resources. Engage in design reviews, balance workloads, and oversee manual machining operations.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

The Dev Manufacturing Team is part of the Mechanical Engineering organization specializing in Prototype Fabrication, Machining (CNC & Manual), Composites, and Additive Manufacturing.


ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Dev Fabrication Senior Supervisor to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, Ca. In this role you will be responsible for leading the prototype fabrication team, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and managing project timelines and resources.


WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Define criteria for Jira ticket prioritization - due date, shop resources (including personnel), material procurement, impact to product progress, etc.
  • Examine files and drawings prior to delegating a ticket - material call outs, weld symbols, tolerances, and specifications, potential build issues, etc.
  • Delegate Jira tasks and monitor progress - maintain schedule according to due dates
  • Balance the workload, especially for high priority projects
  • Engage in design reviews and coordinate with engineers and project leads - understand the entire scope
  • Maintain quality and accuracy on all parts/projects - monitor the team’s approach to tasks
  • Enforce safety policies and procedures
  • Proactively engage EHS when uncertain about a "safe" work environment, and identify potential hazards
  • Participate in interviews for new hires and establish an orientation process once they are onboarded
  • Monitor usage / procure shop resources - welding gases, abrasives, consumables, etc.
  • Oversee manual machining ops for the mill and lathe in the fab area
  • Participate in determining needed shop improvements and new equipment purchases
  • Keep shop organized, clean, and safe

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to work through tasks with limited oversight
  • 10+ years of procurement in a fast-paced job shop environment
  • 10+ years of operations experience in a fast past job fab/ machine shop environment
  • High level of metal fabrication, welding (GMAW/FCAW/GTAW) and machining skills (mill/ lathe) and experience
  • High level of raw material knowledge (composites, metals, plastics, etc.)
  • Strong computer skills
  • Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to read drawings and blueprints
  • High level of mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to multi-task and balance intra-departmental projects from conception to execution with little to no supervision
  • S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data
  • Jira and Confluence experience


US Salary Range
$113,000$149,000 USD

 

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: 

Healthcare Benefits 

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

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. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

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The Company
HQ: Costa Mesa, CA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Anduril is a defense products company. Unlike most defense companies, we don’t wait for our customers to tell us what they need. We identify problems, privately fund our R&D and sell finished products off the shelf. Ideas are turned into deployed capabilities in months, not years.

Why Work With Us

Thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.

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