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ABOUT THE TEAM
As we scale production across multiple sites, maintenance isn't an afterthought; it's the backbone that keeps high-throughput, automation-heavy factories running. We're standing up a central maintenance function from a blank sheet of paper, and we need a leader to own it end to end.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build and lead Anduril's central maintenance function and Center of Excellence from the ground up-defining the standards, policies, and best practices that every site will run on.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a team of maintenance professionals spanning administrative, tactical, and strategic roles.
• Partner with site-specific maintenance leaders, providing oversight, mentorship, and a consistent operating model across locations.
• Design and deploy systems for work order management, preventative maintenance, equipment selection, and asset tracking.
• Support the launch of new and Greenfield facilities and lead maintenance for automation initiatives.
• Own documentation, calibration, and upkeep of tooling and equipment across the network.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes, reliability, and performance management.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with manufacturing, controls engineering, and automation teams-and roll up your sleeves on the shop floor when it counts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 days a week working onsite
• 10-15 years of maintenance experience, ideally in manufacturing environments.
• Role can be based out of Columbus, OH or Costa Mesa, CA with up to 50% travel to support standing up Manufacturing Maintenance across all Anduril sites.
• Demonstrated experience building maintenance standards and systems from scratch.
• Hands-on experience with OEMs, automated equipment, and standing up Greenfield or early-stage manufacturing facilities.
• Background in automotive, aerospace, or heavy industry (e.g., Caterpillar, Boeing, Tier 1 suppliers).
• Skilled-trades background or engineering experience paired with a hands-on approach.
• Proven ability to operate at both the strategic and shop-floor levels.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of tooling, calibration, and work order systems.
• Track record managing multiple sites and building scalable maintenance frameworks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience setting up or managing maintenance for automation-heavy facilities.
• 3-5 years in a startup or fast-growing company environment.