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Salary: USD 129,000 - 171,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Asset Reliability to lead the Production Maintenance team at its Costa Mesa facility. This role is critical to scaling production and ensuring maximum equipment uptime through world-class preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
You will lead, manage, and develop a team of maintenance specialists (electrical, mechanical, PLC technicians, etc.), responsible for the reliable operation of all production equipment and facilities. Key responsibilities include:
**Team Leadership & Development:** Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise maintenance specialists. Conduct performance reviews, manage work schedules and priorities, and foster a strong safety culture within the maintenance department, ensuring adherence to LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures.
**Maintenance Operations Management:** Develop and implement comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life. Oversee reactive maintenance activities, troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues. Utilize and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order generation, tracking, and historical data analysis. Manage spare parts inventory to balance availability with cost optimization.
**Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement:** Analyze maintenance data (downtime, MTBF, MTTR, OEE) to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. Participate in capital project planning for new equipment installations and facility improvements. Stay current with new maintenance technologies and best practices.
**Collaboration & Communication:** Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety departments to align maintenance activities with production schedules and plant objectives. Communicate maintenance status and issues to stakeholders. Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers.
**Budget & Resource Management:** Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget, including labor, parts, external services, and capital improvements. Monitor and control maintenance costs while seeking cost-reduction opportunities without compromising quality or reliability.
**Compliance & Safety:** Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies and regulations (OSHA, EPA). Participate in safety audits and incident investigations. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and safety compliance.
**Requirements:**
- 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing maintenance roles
- 3–5 years of experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory position, preferably in a fast-paced production environment
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proven experience implementing and managing PM/PdM programs
- Strong track record of improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime
- Proficiency with CMMS software
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs
- Knowledge of instrumentation and calibration techniques
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to work in various manufacturing plant environmental conditions (noise, varying temperatures, dust)
- Ability to work extended hours, including occasional nights, weekends, or holidays
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (up to 480V), PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), VFDs, and motor controls
- Expertise in mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and power transmission
