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.
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.
Team Leadership & Development
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers and technical staff.
Build and maintain an engaged, motivated workforce through strong leadership and communication.
Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Scalability
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.
Qualification
Strong knowledge of automationExperience in developingExcellent leadership$219
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical), Operations Management, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred.
15+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering and operations with at least 7 years in senior leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Experience in managing New Product Introduction (NPI) and scaling production for high-growth environments.
Experience in developing, implementing, and utilizing digital manufacturing tools for design and analysis.
Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory compliance (ISO, FDA, AS9100, etc.) preferred.
Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
$219,000—$290,000 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:
