Director, Advanced Manufacturing & Automation

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Support in health and recovery

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to drive the development and execution of manufacturing processes across the organization. This strategic role emphasizes the advancement of digital tools and methodologies while ensuring high-quality production consistent with operational commitments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering with a focus on lean principles and a proven ability to scale operations efficiently. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of scaling manufacturing operations in dynamic environments.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term manufacturing engineering strategy.
• Drive innovation in manufacturing processes and technology adoption.
• Oversee the optimization of manufacturing methods and tooling.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Automation

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Test Execution Systems (TES)

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to drive the development and execution of manufacturing processes across the organization. This strategic role emphasizes the advancement of digital tools and methodologies while ensuring high-quality production consistent with operational commitments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering with a focus on lean principles and a proven ability to scale operations efficiently. Competitive salary and benefits are included.