Senior Production Application Engineering

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. seeks a Senior Production Application Engineer to optimize advanced production operations. You will leverage production, quality, and supply chain data to identify bottlenecks and design data‑driven solutions.

Build proofs of concept and validate implementations to inform scalable, robust production methods. Collaborate with product lines and functions to ensure solutions meet strategic goals, while aligning with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data-driven production analysis or similar role.
• Strong data visualization and analytics capabilities.
• Experience turning insights into actionable production improvements.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital production strategies to boost productivity.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify bottlenecks and optimization points.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align strategies with goals.
• Document production processes and improvement plans clearly.
• Lead initiatives to optimize capacity planning and workforce management.
• Define and monitor production KPIs to drive accountability.
• Stay current with industry trends to keep processes cutting edge.
• Provide strategic input for scalability and future-proofing.

Skills

SQL

DataBricks

Palantir Foundry

Python

TypeScript

Tableau

Power BI

MS VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Dagster

SQLMesh

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Production Analytics team is seeking an Senior Production Application Engineer to join our team. The Production Analytics team plays a pivotal role in optimizing production operations through the implementation and management of proof of concept, advanced digital solutions, and improvement of existing MES / ERP / WMS systems. The team ensures that production processes and digital tools are efficient, scalable, and integrated with the latest industry standards.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Production Application Engineer at Anduril, you will be a critical driver of operational excellence. You will leverage diverse operational data (production, quality, supply chain, equipment performance) to identify bottlenecks, optimize processes, and unlock new levels of efficiency and scalability for our cutting‑edge production operations. Collaborating with product line and functional teams, you will design, develop, and validate data‑driven solutions as proofs of concept, directly informing strategic decisions on systematic implementation and ensuring our production methods are robust, agile, and future‑proof.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work with production leadership to develop and implement digital production strategies / solutions that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Conduct detailed analysis of manufacturing data, including production metrics, process flow, and resource utilization, to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment of manufacturing strategies with overall business objectives.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to keep our manufacturing processes at the cutting edge.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of production processes and strategies for continuous improvement.
• Lead and facilitate operational excellence initiatives to optimize production processes and operations.
• Provide strategic input into capacity planning and workforce management to ensure scalability of operations.
• Implement and refine production KPIs to measure performance and drive accountability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Data Science, Software Engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred (either MBA or MS of Engineering).
• 8 + years of experience and expertise developing insights and solutions using data visualization tools: SQL, DataBricks, PLTR Foundry, Python, Typescript, Tableau, PowerBI, MS VBA, etc...
• Understanding of data science and exposure to data pipelines such and Dagster, SQLmesh, etc...
• Proven experience in a production strategy or analysis role, with a track record of tangible insights and their implementations that drove results.
• Ability to quickly understand current operations and potential issues on the product line and can speak the language.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strength working with production leadership to conceptualize solutions and gain / understand requirements
• Familiarity with production software and advanced proficiency in statistical analysis and data presentation tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information in an understandable manner.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead cross‑functional projects.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance

US Salary Range: $146,000 — $194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.