EW Manufacturing Engineering Director

Speedrun Talent Network

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 220,000 - 292,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Anduril Industries in the United States is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering for Electromagnetic Warfare to lead the engineering organization responsible for the fast-paced development and scale-up of high-assurance defense hardware.

You will drive strategy, DFx, NPI, automation, and continuous improvement across design, supply chain, and production, delivering on aggressive capacity commitments while maintaining quality and security standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
10+ years in manufacturing engineering and operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Experience owning manufacturing value chains for complex electromechanical hardware – defense, aerospace, or adjacent industries preferred.
Experience with 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.
Ability to deliver electromechanical hardware in resource-constrained environments.
Experience bringing up assembly operations for electromechanical assemblies (PCBA, harness, RF).
Knowledge of automation, digital manufacturing tools, and modern manufacturing technologies.
Proficiency with ERP, CAD, PLM, FRACAS; familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 and MES systems.
Hands-on hardware manufacturing experience (assembly, soldering, machining, fabrication).
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Build and lead the Manufacturing Engineering Team: recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team with deep product knowledge.
Drive Manufacturing Strategy & Technology: implement automation and digital tools for efficiency and scalability.
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI): collaborate with Design Engineering and champion DFM/DfA/DFx to de-risk production.
Scale Production Capability: plan supply chain, production, and test optimizations to meet output goals.
Drive Continuous Improvement & Quality: lead Kaizen events, RCCA burndowns, supplier rationalization, and process standardization.
Own the Manufacturing Value Chain: tool design, vendor sourcing, quality planning, and documentation.
Resource & Budget Management: forecast headcount and capital equipment for rapid scaling in classified environments.
Define Cross-Functional Workflows: align Design, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams.