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 Drones team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our rapidly growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between cutting-edge design and efficient, high-volume production for our advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) like Bolt, Ghost, Anvil, and future autonomous platforms.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Drones, you will support products from the early design phase, develop/improve the manufacturing process and support production ramps for several products. The diverse responsibilities of this role will require you to leverage your technical expertise as well as leadership skills to set objectives, build cross-functional teams, and drive rapid project execution. You will play a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiencies on existing technologies while also developing new products and scaling to full scale production.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the manufacturing engineering team across multiple product variants, setting goals, providing direction, and evaluating performance, from initial prototyping through large full-scale production
• Develop and execute strategic plans for production capabilities, incorporating new technologies and methodologies
• Interface with key external customers in communicating the strategic vision and plans for building and scaling multiple missile platforms from development to full rate production
• Own documentation required for successfully manufacturing product group hardware at scale, such as work instructions, inspection plans & requirements, etc.
• Collaborate with product development teams to ensure manufacturability of new designs and smooth transition from prototype to production
• Assist in the selection, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and processes, ensuring optimal integration into production lines
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that result in cost reduction, quality enhancement, and throughput maximization
• Manage budgets and forecast future manufacturing needs, including personnel, equipment, and materials
• Establish and maintain robust training and documentation programs to enhance team skills and promote cross-functional knowledge sharing
• Serve as the technical expert and point of contact for manufacturing engineering issues, providing guidance and support to resolve complex problems
• Analyze metrics for continuous improvement initiatives (cost reduction, QI reduction & capacity increase)
• Instill a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering product team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science
• 8+ years in manufacturing or similar prototyping position
• Experience developing products from scratch and successfully scaling to production in industry leading timeframes
• Proven track record of leading teams, developing new products and processes, and cradle to grave ownership
• Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
• An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver hardware in a resource-constrained environment
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building or transforming successful production operation organizations and leading large-scale change management initiatives that influence culture, define tools & processes and improve competencies
• Harness & PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes
• Experience leading and managing teams on fast-paced, complex projects
• Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems
• Software scripting experience in any language
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter

US Hourly 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:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

• UK & AUS Roles:

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

• IE Roles:

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support:

Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

• Mental Health Resources:

Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

• Professional Development:

Annual reimbursement for professional development

• Commuter Benefits:

Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

• Relocation Assistance:

Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles:

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

• UK & IE Roles:

Pension plan with employer match.

• AUS Roles:

Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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