Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Production Scale-Up

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead a team responsible for turning space-qualified hardware prototypes into full-scale production. You will drive process improvements, collaborate with product teams for manufacturability, and manage equipment, budgets, and training programs to sustain high-quality output.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years in manufacturing engineering with 3+ years in leadership, strong project management, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years in manufacturing engineering with 3+ years in a managerial/supervisory role.
• Proven track record leading teams and cradle-to-grave ownership of products/processes.
• Experience driving process improvements in manufacturing.
• Strong mission focus, quality, and attention to detail.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership abilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with hands-on hardware fabrication is a plus.
• U.S. Person status due to access to U.S. export controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing engineering team from prototype to large-scale production.
• Develop strategic plans to enhance production capabilities and adopt new technologies.
• Own documentation for manufacturing hardware at scale (work instructions, inspection plans, requirements).
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth production transitions.
• Assist in selecting and commissioning new manufacturing equipment.
• Drive continuous improvements to reduce cost and improve quality and throughput.
• Manage budgets and forecast staffing, equipment, and materials.
• Establish training and documentation programs to upskill the team.
• Foster innovation, teamwork, and accountability in the department.
• Serve as technical expert for manufacturing engineering issues and cross-functional support.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality of equipment and materials.
• Analyze production metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multiple priorities

Cradle to grave ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Scripting

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead a team responsible for turning space-qualified hardware prototypes into full-scale production. You will drive process improvements, collaborate with product teams for manufacturability, and manage equipment, budgets, and training programs to sustain high-quality output.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years in manufacturing engineering with 3+ years in leadership, strong project management, and hands-on