Maintenance Manager

Overview

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril Australia is seeking an experienced and skilled Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance operations for our Maritime products (including Robot Submarines) and associated equipment, on behalf of our Customers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing and managing maintenance to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability of our Maritime Assets. This position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-pressure environment. The successful candidate must be able to balance multiple priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and maintain a strong focus on safety and operational excellence in the Naval defence industry.

What you’ll do

- Recruit and manage a team of skilled technicians and tradespeople to maintain XL autonomous underwater vehicles.

- Establish forward operating facilities and infrastructure for the conduct of test and maintenance activities.

- Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans and schedules.

- Guide the development of maintenance documentation, including manuals, standard practices and parts catalogues (in a Tech. environment).

- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality control procedures.

- Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

- Collaborate with the Fleet Engineering team to improve equipment reliability and maintainability.

- Analyze maintenance data and key metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.

- Develop and manage maintenance budgets, including forecasting and cost control.

- Coordinate with supply chain management to ensure availability of spare parts and materials.

- Liaise with Maritime customers, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders as required.

- Provide stakeholder input into root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

- Work closely with the Product Lifecycle Maintenance function to optimise the total lifecycle cost.

Required qualifications

- Suitable trade or engineering qualification.

- 7-10+ years of experience in maintenance management, in a high-tech industry.

- Proven experience in influencing and engaging customers.

- Proven experience in developing and implementing maintenance strategies and facilities.

- Experience with condition-based maintenance and predictive maintenance technologies.

- Strong leadership and team management skills.

- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a NV2 Security Clearance.

Salary and benefits

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. Equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.

- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.

- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.

- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.

- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.

- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).

- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). US roles only

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.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you

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