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Raw Materials Associate/Coordinator (Metal and Tool Shop)

Anduril

Anduril

Costa Mesa, CA, USA
USD 28-40 / hour + Equity
Posted on Aug 5, 2025

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 JOB

As a Raw Materials Associate, you will join our Supply Chain team at the Costa Mesa and Santa Ana locations. The right person for this role has excellent organizational skills as well as great attention to detail and customer service skills. If you are someone who is able to communicate clearly, lift heavy objects, and maintain standard operating procedures then this role is for you.

A Raw Materials Coordinator is a role within the Supply Chain team, focusing on the management of materials related to government contracts. This position involves tasks like shipping, receiving, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with regulations like FAR and DFARS. The role requires strong organizational and detail-oriented skills, as well as experience with inventory management systems and potentially operating machinery like forklifts.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Shipping and Receiving: Processing incoming and outgoing raw materials, including packaging, labeling, and verify accuracy of raw material shipments.
  • Inventory Management: Maintaining accurate records of materials, tracking inventory levels, and ensuring proper storage in designated locations within the warehouse.
  • Compliance: Material sample cutting and adhering to regulations related to government property and inventory management (FAR/DFARS).
  • Material Handling: Operate equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials. Prepare materials for production by pulling and staging items as needed.
  • Organization and Documentation: Maintaining detailed records of material quantities, costs, and locations. Support work/transfer/sales order transactions and creation if as needed.
  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signal machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks and loading docks
  • Expedite flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules
  • Organize material into an efficient picking methodology for picking/kitting
  • Monitor KPIs set by Management
  • Initiate opportunities for improvements
  • Courier inventory as needed between Anduril’s sites in Costa Mesa & Santa Ana

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of experience as a warehouse associate or equivalent role
  • Experience with government property and inventory management (FAR/DFARS).
  • Ability to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and overtime as needed
  • Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 3+ years forklift experience and license
  • 1+ years of experience working in machine/tool shop environment
  • Experience working in the defense/aerospace industry
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or other warehouse management and inventory control tooling.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office or equivalent office management tooling
  • Experience complying with the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) Part 52.244 and the Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 252.244-7001
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Able to adapt in fast-paced environments
  • Ability to flex as work shifts can be subject to change depending on the business need
  • Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. clearance
US Hourly Range
$28$40 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:

  • 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. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. 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 those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, 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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