Manager, Manufacturing Maintenance

ABOUT THE TEAM

Andurils Manufacturing Operations Team is seeking a Production Maintenance Manager to join our team. The Production Maintenance team is responsible for helping scale production at Anduril and ensuring maximum equipment uptime a world class preventative maintenance program and supporting line commissioning of our growing production landscape.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Production Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading managing and developing the maintenance team to ensure the reliable operation of all production equipment and facilities. This role is critical in maximizing equipment uptime optimizing maintenance costs ensuring a safe working environment and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing facility. The manager will develop and implement robust preventive and predictive maintenance programs manage spare parts inventory and work collaboratively with production engineering and quality teams to achieve operational excellence.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Team Leadership & Development:
• Recruit train mentor and supervise a team of maintenance specialists (electrical mechanical PLC etc.).
• Conduct performance reviews provide constructive feedback and identify professional development opportunities for team members.
• Develop and manage work schedules assignments and priorities for the maintenance team to ensure adequate coverage and efficient workflow.
• Foster a strong safety culture within the maintenance department ensuring adherence to all safety policies and procedures (e.g. LOTO confined space hot work).
• Maintenance Operations Management:
• Develop implement and continuously improve comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Oversee all reactive maintenance activities ensuring prompt and effective troubleshooting and repair of production equipment breakdowns.
• Utilize and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order generation tracking scheduling and historical data analysis.
• Manage spare parts inventory ensuring critical spares are available while optimizing inventory levels and costs.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic issues on various production machinery.
• Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement:
• Analyze maintenance data (e.g. downtime MTBF MTTR OEE) to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma principles) within maintenance to enhance efficiency reduce costs and improve equipment reliability.
• Participate in the planning and execution of capital projects related to new equipment installations upgrades and facility improvements.
• Stay abreast of new maintenance technologies and best practices to continually improve departmental performance.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Collaborate closely with Production Engineering Quality and Safety departments to align maintenance activities with production schedules and overall plant objectives.
• Communicate maintenance status schedules and issues effectively to all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external vendors contractors and service providers for specialized maintenance tasks or equipment support.
• Budget & Resource Management:
• Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget including expenditures for labor parts external services and capital improvements.
• Monitor and control maintenance costs seeking opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality or reliability.
• Ensure proper allocation and utilization of maintenance resources.
• Compliance & Safety:
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies local state and federal regulations (e.g. OSHA EPA).
• Participate in safety audits and incident investigations implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities inspections and safety compliance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory position preferably in a fast-paced production environment.
• Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience implementing and managing PM/PdM programs.
• Strong track record of improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
• Proficiency with CMMS software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and calibration techniques.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to stand walk bend climb and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions common in a manufacturing plant (e.g. noise varying temperatures dust).
• Ability to work extended hours including occasional nights weekends or holidays as needed.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses hearing protection safety shoes etc.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (up to 480V) PLCs (e.g. Allen-Bradley Siemens) VFDs and motor controls.
• Expertise in mechanical systems including hydraulics pneumatics pumps conveyors gearboxes and power transmission.

US Salary Range

$129000 - $171000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next. For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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