Director of Imaging Manufacturing Engineering & Scale-Up
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Job summary
Anduril Industries in Waltham, MA seeks a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the strategy and execution for reliably delivering advanced imaging hardware at scale. You will drive NPI transitions from design to production, champion DfM/DfA, and push automation and digital tools across development and mass production.
The role requires 12+ years in manufacturing engineering with 5+ in leadership, familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100, PLM/MES/ERP, and a willingness to obtain a US security
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering and operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing manufacturing engineering teams.
- Experience owning manufacturing value chains for complex electro‑mechanical or imaging hardware — defense, aerospace, or adjacent industries strongly preferred.
- Strong background in make‑vs‑buy analysis, contract manufacturer management, and supplier development for precision hardware.
- Experience managing NPI and scaling production in high-growth environments with condensed timelines.
- Familiarity with optical system integration and test, precision assembly, or imaging hardware manufacturing.
- Knowledge of automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and digital manufacturing tools.
- Familiarity with quality systems (ISO 9001/AS9100) and PLM, MES, and ERP systems.
- Hands‑on experience physically manufacturing hardware (assembly, soldering, machining, fabrication, etc.).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Build & Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Team: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of manufacturing engineers and technical staff.
- Drive Manufacturing Strategy & Technology: Develop and implement a long‑term manufacturing engineering strategy; drive automation and digital tools.
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI): Partner with R&D to ensure seamless design‑to‑production transitions; champion DfM and DfA.
- Scale Production Capability: Plan and optimize supply chain, production, and test to meet output goals.
- Drive Continuous Improvement & Complexity Reduction: Improve yield, reduce cycle time, lower cost, and simplify production.
- Resource & Budget Management: Manage budgets, staffing, and capital equipment planning; forecast headcount for scaling.
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Job description
Anduril Industries in Waltham, MA seeks a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the strategy and execution for reliably delivering advanced imaging hardware at scale. You will drive NPI transitions from design to production, champion DfM/DfA, and push automation and digital tools across development and mass production.
The role requires 12+ years in manufacturing engineering with 5+ in leadership, familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100, PLM/MES/ERP, and a willingness to obtain a US security
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