Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

The role

You will lead a manufacturing engineering team to drive process improvements and support product development. You will manage the transition of hardware from prototype to full-scale production across multiple space programs.

What you will do

• Lead the manufacturing engineering team from prototyping through large full-scale production
• Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance production capabilities
• Own documentation such as work instructions and inspection plans
• Collaborate with product development teams to ensure manufacturability
• Assist in the selection, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for cost reduction and quality enhancement
• Manage budgets and forecast future manufacturing needs
• Establish and maintain training and documentation programs
• Serve as the technical expert for manufacturing engineering issues
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering
• At least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role
• Proven track record of leading teams, developing new products and processes, and cradle to grave ownership
• Experience driving process improvements in a manufacturing setting
• Excellent project management skills and experience leading cross-functional projects
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice to have

• Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus
• Masters degree in engineering, business, or related field
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies
• Proficient in CAD software and familiar with modern manufacturing technologies and automation
• Software scripting experience in any language

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
• By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.