Lead Production Technician

Lead Production Technician
Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States

Compensation: $32‑42 USD / hour

About The Role
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
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 Production Technicians to join our team at our Quonset, RI facility to support Dive‑XL. You will work on cutting‑edge technology aimed at advancing the state‑of‑the‑possible in subsea robotics, playing a key role in delivering our AUVs to customers by working hands‑on with our engineering team in a multi‑disciplinary environment to scale AUV production globally. This requires 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. You will also stand up our production line for Dive‑XL in our Quonset facility. This role requires international travel to Australia for 1 month for onboarding 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

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

Apply a higher level of knowledge and skills in hardware assembly, troubleshooting and repair while executing manufacturing operations

Ensure all operators follow 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 on‑time delivery goals, handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines

Apply competency in the 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, providing feedback on ways to improve building processes

Complete transactions in computer production systems (MES, NetSuite, JIRA, SQL, Tableau) daily

Assist in weekly reporting 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

Provide training and support for new operator training as required

Build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and cross‑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

4+ 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

Full understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production), LEAN manufacturing principles, 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 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 with high‑voltage electrical components (up to 400 VDC)

Experience performing functional checkouts and tests, diagnosing issues during these processes

Experience in sub‑sea robotics or AUV industries

A self‑motivated, self‑disciplined individual is the ideal candidate for this position

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you

Full coverage of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents

Annual contribution toward private health insurance for you and your dependents

Life and disability insurance covered for all employees

Highly competitive paid time off plans with a holiday hiatus in December; caregiver & wellness leave available

Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, with resources to support planning and parenting

Free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching; additional work‑life services such as legal and financial support are also available

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options

Pension plan with employer match

Superannuation plan

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