Director, Manufacturing Engineering

About the role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming military capabilities through advanced technology. The Director of Manufacturing Engineering plays a crucial role in ensuring rigorous manufacturing processes are in place, supporting both the development of new products and high-volume production.

Responsibilities

• 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 Key Performance Indicators (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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in working with classified systems.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Leadership in cross-functional teams.
• Experience in agile manufacturing environments.

Skills

• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Automation and robotics.
• Advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Design for manufacturability and assembly.
• Project management and leadership.
• Security and compliance considerations.

Benefits

At Anduril, we offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

$220,000 - $292,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time position.