Production Associate

andurilindustries

Santa Ana, California, United States · Santa Ana · United States

Posted Jul 17, 2026

Full-time
Manufacturing : Heavy Metal - Production

Job description

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 Role
As a Materials Associate, you'll own the physical movement of materials in and out of our production facility, and the inventory accuracy that keeps our build lines running. That means receiving inbound raw material, castings, forgings, purchased components, and tooling; verifying accuracy against POs; routing material to inspection, stockroom, or production; and packaging and shipping outbound hardware under strict traceability and compliance requirements. In a SUBSAFE environment, every piece of material must be traceable from receipt to installation.

What You'll Do
Receiving

Unload inbound shipments from carriers (UPS, FedEx, LTL, flatbed freight)
Inspect packaging for damage and verify contents against packing slips, POs, and certifications
Process receipts in the ERP system with accurate part numbers, quantities, heat/lot numbers, and serial data
Verify material certifications (certs, MTRs, CoCs) accompany material as required
Route material to incoming inspection, stockroom, or production cells per procedure
Identify discrepancies (shortages, overages, damage, wrong material) and escalate to supply chain and quality
Handle oversized and heavy receipts: raw plate, bar stock, forgings, castings, and coordinate with riggers and crane operators as needed

Shipping

Pack, crate, and palletize outbound hardware like machined components, welded sub-assemblies, piping spools, and completed units using FOD-controlled and shock/vibration-rated methods
Build custom crates and shipping fixtures for large or irregular components
Generate bills of lading, packing lists, and carrier documentation
Coordinate with freight forwarders and carriers for shipments
Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and DOT regulations on every shipment
Maintain chain-of-custody documentation for SUBSAFE, SOC, and Level I controlled material
Stage and load outbound trucks; verify seals and documentation for sensitive or controlled shipments

Materials Management

Maintain accurate ERP transactions for every receipt, issue, transfer, move, and shipment
Put away received material to designated stockroom locations; maintain location accuracy
Support the kitting team with material staging and location management
Perform cycle counts and support physical inventories
Track and manage material certifications, shelf-life items, and limited-life materials
Maintain material segregation: conforming, non-conforming, customer-furnished, and quarantined material in designated areas

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
5+ years of shipping & receiving, warehouse, or logistics experience in a manufacturing environment
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks (certification required or obtainable)
Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems and barcode scanners
Ability to read and interpret POs, packing slips, and basic engineering drawings (for part number verification)
Working knowledge of domestic shipping: carrier coordination, LTL, bill of lading preparation
Strong attention to detail: part numbers, quantities, lot/heat codes, revision levels
Ability to lift 50+ lbs, stand for full shifts, and work in dock/warehouse environments
U.S. Person status (ITAR requirement)

Preferred Qualifications

Background in aerospace, defense, shipbuilding, or other AS9100 / ISO 9001 regulated manufacturing
Experience with SUBSAFE, SOC, or Level I material traceability and handling requirements
ITAR/EAR export compliance training or experience
Experience handling and verifying material test reports (MTRs) and certificates of conformance
Familiarity with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
Forklift, reach truck, and overhead crane certifications
Experience receiving and managing raw materials: plate, bar stock, castings, forgings
CDL Class A or B (for occasional inter-facility transport)
Hazmat endorsement and DOT hazmat training (49 CFR)
Experience crating and shipping large machined or welded assemblies
Prior military supply/logistics MOS (e.g., Navy SK, LS, or equivalent)

Physical Requirements

Lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 75 lbs occasionally
Standing, walking, bending, and climbing in/out of trucks throughout the shift
Comfortable working in dock environments with variable temperatures
Safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and powered industrial trucks

US Salary Range

$68,000—$90,000 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:

Benefits

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

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