Head of Manufacturing Test Engineering

The role

You will lead the definition and execution of a global manufacturing test strategy. This role involves scaling testing protocols for complex mechanical, electrical, and propulsion systems across international sites.

What you will do

• Lead the definition and execution of a global manufacturing test strategy.
• Provide leadership to a global engineering team.
• Communicate strategic visions and technical roadmaps to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive innovation in test methodologies and infrastructure for electro-mechanical and propulsion technologies.
• Lead the strategic design, procurement, and implementation of test infrastructure and equipment.
• Collaborate with R&D, product development, and manufacturing teams on design-for-testability.
• Champion initiatives for safety, cost reduction, quality, and productivity.
• Establish data analytics frameworks and reporting structures.
• Implement training, documentation, and maintenance strategies.
• Act as the technical authority and strategic advisor for manufacturing test matters.

Required qualifications

• 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.
• Proven track record of scaling high-volume, complex system production operations across multiple global sites.
• Expertise in testing complex electro-mechanical assemblies, advanced electrical systems, and propulsion technologies.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire large, diverse engineering teams.
• Executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing large departmental budgets and strategic capital expenditures.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and reliability engineering principles.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering discipline or MBA.
• Experience in establishing and expanding global manufacturing test capabilities, including greenfield site development.
• Familiarity with test automation software platforms and programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, LabVIEW, MATLAB).
• Expertise in designing and specifying test fixtures and equipment for mechanical, electrical, and propulsion components.
• Knowledge of reliability and environmental testing (HASS, ESS, thermal cycling, vibration, shock).
• Experience with hardware communication protocols relevant to complex system integration.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• 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. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.