What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Specialist position at Powerus?
About Powerus
Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.
Mission
Our mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.
Why Join Powerus
Powerus is rapidly expanding its manufacturing and operational footprint as production capability scales across multiple product lines and operational environments.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-moving manufacturing environment supporting production execution, operational coordination, and facility growth.
Position Overview
Powerus is seeking Manufacturing Operations Specialists to support day-to-day manufacturing, production coordination, operational improvement, and facility activities within a fast-growing production environment.
This role sits within the manufacturing organization and supports production execution, inventory flow, assembly support, logistics coordination, operational organization, and continuous improvement activities.
The ideal candidate is adaptable, hardworking, organized, and comfortable operating across multiple areas of manufacturing operations as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing and production operations across the facility
- Assist with inventory coordination, production flow, and operational organization
- Support assembly, logistics, tooling, shipping, and warehouse activities
- Help maintain production schedules and operational readiness
- Assist manufacturing leadership with process improvement initiatives
- Support facility operations, production setup, and day-to-day operational execution
- Help ensure safety, organization, and operational discipline across manufacturing areas
Qualifications
- Manufacturing, operations, logistics, warehouse, or production experience preferred
- Strong work ethic and operational mindset
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Highly organized and dependable
- Ability to adapt across multiple operational functions
- Prior military or industrial operations experience preferred
- Strong communication and teamwork capability
What We Look For
Powerus values individuals who are dependable, motivated, and willing to operate hands-on within demanding operational environments. We are looking for team players who are willing to support the broader mission, solve problems quickly, and contribute to long-term operational growth.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Powerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.