Manufacturing Specialist, Altius
Anduril Industries
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- Business analysisTroubleshootingStakeholder managementLean / Six Sigma
- Work
- On-site in Ashville
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Lean / Six Sigma38%Business analysis35%Troubleshooting32%Stakeholder management10%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Job
Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist, Drone Program for its rapidly growing team in Ashville, OH. This role involves the assembly, repair, and testing of advanced drone systems, supporting new product introductions and process improvements. The specialist will collaborate with engineers, draft technical documentation, and build fixtures to ensure high quality and reliability of drone hardware. This position requires expertise in mechanical troubleshooting, precision machining, blueprint reading, and hands-on maintenance and repair. The role is based in Ashville, OH, with a mandatory 3-month relocation for training: 1 month in Santa Ana, CA, followed by 2 months in Atlanta, GA. Anduril will cover all corporate housing, transportation, and travel for this training period.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with manufacturing and support engineers on production processes and new product introductions.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production and manufacturing stakeholders, often directly on the production floor.
- 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 & Tech Stack
- 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.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Qualifications
- 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.