About this role
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 TEAM
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, your role encompasses the strategic oversight and tactical management of manufacturing engineering and systems to support both the development of new products and the scaling of high-volume production at Arsenal. You are charged with ensuring rigorous manufacturing processes are in place, resulting in the consistent delivery of superior quality products to our customers. Your leadership will also guarantee the fulfillment of manufacturing's capacity commitments while driving advancements in digital tools and methodologies to improve design, analysis, and execution. This role demands an innovative and adaptable approach to solving complex manufacturing challenges in a highly dynamic environment.
The goal of Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike Division is to fundamentally reshape the way future peer to peer conflicts are fought by developing next generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft (Fury), missiles such as RoadRunner and Barracuda, and the Mission Autonomy software that powers these autonomous weapons.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a long-term manufacturing engineering strategy aligned with company goals.
- Drive innovation in manufacturing processes, automation, and technology adoption to enhance efficiency and scalability for both development and high-volume production.
- Define KPIs, measure performance, and ensure alignment with operational and business objectives.
- Architect the requirements and roadmaps for next-generation digital manufacturing tools to improve manufacturing design, analysis, and production efficiency.
- Build systems and processes to support the manufacturing design and production of classified products in compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee the optimization of manufacturing methods, tooling, and processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase throughput.
- Lead initiatives in lean manufacturing to reduce waste and improve production attainment and efficiency.
- Develop scalable processes to support rapid growth and adapt to a highly dynamic production environment.
- Ensure all manufacturing practices meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards, including classified product handling.
- Manage manufacturing plans across the product portfolio to adapt to fluctuations in capacity and demand, ensuring seamless production continuity and resource optimization.
Team Development
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers and technical staff.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams.
- Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Partner with R&D and product development teams to ensure seamless transition of new products from design to production.
- Drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) principles during product development, ensuring smooth scaling into production.
- Develop capacity plans and provide oversight for factory scoping, setup, and ramp-up to support production scaling and operational readiness.
Resource Planning
- Manage budgets, resources, and staffing for the manufacturing engineering department.
- Forecast future operational and headcount needs to support scaling efforts for high-growth production environments.
- Plan for rapid response to large-scale program demands, including classified systems, with short ramp-up times.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of scaling manufacturing operations in highly dynamic and fast-paced environments.
- Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
- Strong knowledge of automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and utilizing digital manufacturing tools for design and analysis.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes for classified systems, including security and compliance considerations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Experience in managing New Product Introduction (NPI) and scaling production for high-growth environments.
- Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
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:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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Other facts
About Anduril Industries
Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor. We are shaping the future of defense, transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
We emphasize speed and results and control our products from start to finish, including funding R&D to selling finished products off the shelf. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing path-making products that will change defense forever.
We believe that everyone at Anduril can be a catalyst. Your perspective can change lives, and we want to help you make your mark. Our team includes thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.
If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in the real world, we want you at Anduril. With offices in Orange County, Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, London, and Sydney, our reach is wide.
Check out our careers page at https://www.anduril.com/careers or send us an email at [email protected].
What you'll do
- The Director of Manufacturing Engineering will lead the strategic development and execution of manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient production and quality across diverse product lines. This role involves overseeing engineering teams and driving advancements in digital manufacturing tools while supporting new product introductions.
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