Head of Manufacturing Test Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and execution of a comprehensive global manufacturing test strategy, ensuring seamless scalability and operational excellence from pre-production to mass production across diverse international sites.
• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to a high-performing global engineering team, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key executive liaison, adeptly communicating strategic visions and technical roadmaps to senior leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and global partners to influence key decisions.
• Drive cutting-edge innovation in test methodologies and infrastructure, specializing in complex electro-mechanical assemblies, advanced electrical systems, and propulsion technologies, focusing on automation, standardization, and operational streamlining.
• Lead the strategic design, procurement, and implementation of test infrastructure and equipment, ensuring robust capabilities for diverse hardware complexities while optimizing cost-benefit and ROI.
• Collaborate extensively with R&D, product development, and manufacturing teams to integrate design-for-testability principles early in the product lifecycle, enhancing manufacturability and global production readiness.
• Champion initiatives that drive operational excellence, including enhancing safety, reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing productivity across all manufacturing test operations.
• Establish robust data analytics frameworks and reporting structures to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making, continuous product/process enhancement, and performance optimization across the enterprise.
• Implement comprehensive training, documentation, and proactive maintenance strategies to elevate team expertise, facilitate knowledge transfer, and ensure equipment uptime across the global footprint.
• Act as the ultimate technical authority and strategic advisor for all manufacturing test matters, guiding complex problem-solving and long-range planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing test engineering, with a proven track record of developing, deploying, and scaling high-volume, complex system production operations across multiple global sites.
• Profound expertise in the testing of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, advanced electrical systems, and propulsion technologies.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire large, diverse engineering teams, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Exceptional executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical strategies to non-technical audiences.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing large departmental budgets and strategic capital expenditures.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and reliability engineering principles in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of non-conforming hardware and process deviations.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Prior to Start

• No financial requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details at any stage of our hiring process.
• Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
• Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency.
• Report suspicious activity: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees).
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
• - Health coverage
• - Recovery support
• - Retirement plans
• - Paid time off
• - Professional development opportunities
• - Wellness programs
• - Employee assistance programs
• - Flexible spending accounts
• - Dependent care assistance
• - Commuter benefits
• - On-site amenities
• - Discounts on products and services
• - Educational assistance
• - Life insurance
• - Disability insurance
• - Vision and dental coverage
• - Generous paid time off
• - Retirement savings plan
• - Employee referral program
• - Company-sponsored events and activities
• - Parental leave
• - Military spouse support
• - Military veteran support
• - LGBTQ+ employee resource group
• - Women in tech network
• - Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups
• - Mentorship programs
• - Career advancement opportunities
• - Regular performance reviews
• - Professional development workshops and training
• - Employee recognition programs
• - Employee wellness programs
• - Employee resource groups