Production Coordinator II, Drones
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE TEAM Our Manufacturing Team is dedicated to rapidly
iterating and building cutting-edge drone hardware for operational
and testing applications. The team is responsible for a wide range
of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process
including operating equipment, assembling products, performing
quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work
environment. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a Production Coordinator
to join our manufacturing team at Anduril who will be responsible
for organizing and coordinating all aspects of a production. Here
you will work on cutting-edge technology aimed at advancing the
state-of-the-possible. The Production Coordinator is responsible
for resource planning, documentation, communicating with multiple
stakeholders, problem solving and more! If you are someone who is a
highly motivated team player who is willing to support a fast paced
team environment and detail oriented self starter with minimal
oversight then this role is for you. WHAT YOU’LL DO Monitor, track,
and move parts as required through the production flow to ensure
timely delivery to next production location. Coordinate physical
movement of parts through receiving inspection, stock rooms,
purchasing, production resources or any applicable work center.
Ensure parts are handled and protected properly and within company
specifications. Coordinate off site processing of parts to ensure
on time delivery as required. Support the manufacturing/production,
supply chain and inventory teams cross-functionally. MRP/ERP/MES
data is and remains clean and accurate. Assist with resolution of
inventory inaccuracies to help supply planning and production teams
meet expected demand schedules. Work with production managers to
ensure all metrics driven action requirements are completed.
Develop and maintain reports to highlight needs, deliverables and
constraints as required for internal and customer use. Communicate
part status and estimated completion dates to leadership weekly.
Support logistics process through innovative staging of workflow as
required. Support management of material certifications as required
prevent use of uncertified materials. Support production and
inventory personnel with “return to stock” and inventory purge
actions. Organize and maintain the physical and electronic library
for production related tooling and calibration database as
required. Support assigned production cells with work order
management activities as required. Must be able to lift and move
items of 20 pounds or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift
weights on raised surfaces. Must be able to climb, bend, kneel,
crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods.
Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed. REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalency certificate. 2
years of experience in a manufacturing, shipping, or logistics
environment. 2 years of experience supporting administrative
processes. Experience with MRP/ERP/MES (Netsuite, Oracle or
equivalent systems) Strong computer skills, familiar with the full
suite of MS Office products. Tableau, Confluence, SQL or any
reporting feature experience. Must be a U.S. Person due to required
access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 2 years of experience handling parts in a
manufacturing setting. Experience in organizing files and
documents. Inventory experience. Experience in aerospace,
automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing
environments. APICS certification. Lean Manufacturing Principles US
Hourly Range $25 - $33 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.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to
maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the
security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated
phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate
Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews
or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or
sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you
navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following
critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never
solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as
banking information, credit card numbers, or social security
numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate
recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify
communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from
one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com
address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency
for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their
agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the
agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com .
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any
communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors,
or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the
sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal
information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:
Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach
claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to
contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in
protecting your personal information and upholding the security and
trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view
Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit
https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .
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