Director, Manufacturing Maintenance

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashville, OHCosta Mesa, CA
Salary
$220,000–$290,000 / yr
Posted
79 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $255k
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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$257,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $255k versus about $214k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director, Manufacturing Maintenance

As the Director, Manufacturing Maintenance, you will build and lead a central maintenance function and Center of Excellence from the ground up for high-throughput, automation-heavy factories. You will be responsible for defining standards, policies, and best practices while recruiting and leading a team of professionals across administrative, tactical, and strategic roles. Your daily work involves designing systems for work order management, preventative maintenance, equipment selection, asset tracking, and tooling calibration. You will partner with site leaders to ensure consistent operating models across multiple locations, supporting the launch of new Greenfield facilities and automation initiatives. The role requires expertise in managing automated equipment, OEM relations, and large-scale manufacturing environments like aerospace or automotive industries. You must possess a hands-on approach to solve complex production reliability issues while utilizing your skills in maintenance systems and cross-functional collaboration.

What you'll do

  • Build and lead the central maintenance function and Center of Excellence from the ground up.
  • Recruit, develop, and lead a team of maintenance professionals across administrative and technical roles.
  • Establish standardized policies, best practices, and operating models for all manufacturing sites.
  • Design and deploy systems for work order management, preventative maintenance, and asset tracking.
  • Manage the documentation, calibration, and upkeep of tooling and equipment across the network.
  • Support the launch of new facilities and lead maintenance for automation initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes, reliability, and performance management.
  • Provide hands-on support on the shop floor alongside manufacturing and engineering teams.

What we're looking for

  • Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week.
  • 10–15 years of maintenance experience, preferably in manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrated experience building maintenance standards and systems from scratch.
  • Hands-on experience with OEMs, automated equipment, and standing up Greenfield or early-stage facilities.
  • Background in automotive, aerospace, or heavy industry.
  • Skilled-trades background or engineering experience with a hands-on approach.
  • Proven ability to operate at both strategic levels and on the shop floor.
  • Experience managing multiple sites and building scalable maintenance frameworks.

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