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Anduril Industries · 13 hours ago

Senior Project Manager, Manufacturing Automation Engineering

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

8+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. As a Senior Project Manager for the Manufacturing Automation Engineering team, you will support the development of automation equipment and systems for production, overseeing project planning, execution, and technical oversight to ensure quality and efficiency standards are met.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define project scope, create schedules, and manage all phases from conception to completion

Oversee the installation, validation, and commissioning of automation equipment in production environments across multiple product lines

Develop and manage project budgets, track costs, and ensure adequate staffing and tools are available

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, production, design engineering, and software engineering - gathering requirements, providing updates, managing expectations, and addressing concerns

Work with R&D and manufacturing teams to deliver automation solutions for new product and process designs

Oversee the design, development, and implementation of automated systems, ensuring they meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards

Vendor and procurement management - Approve vendor purchases, manage the procurement of hardware and software, and monitor costs

Ensure all projects adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory standards and requirements

Work with space planning and capacity management teams to understand product and facility plans of record and marry to automation plans of record

Develop tactical plans for any product facility moves impacting automation equipment

Qualification

Manufacturing AutomationAutomation Systems DesignProject ManagementElectrical EngineeringControls SystemsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

8+ years of experience as project/program manager for a manufacturing process, automation engineer, manufacturing engineer, or production/process engineer for automated processes

25%+ travel

Experience with high volume production automation and controls systems

Demonstrated ability to deploy automation systems deployed at scale across multiple locations

You can work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and draw key learnings that are then used to optimize the production systems

You don't wait on others to solve problems. You proactively step into the gap to offer solutions yourself

You are comfortable with and good at communicating broadly and having a lot of eyes on your work. This role can at-times require comms to large groups and senior leadership

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred

Broad knowledge of automation and controls, including conveyance, robotics, fastening/dispensing, and material movement

Upstream or Downstream experience relative to Manufacturing – Supply Chain, Finance, Business Development, Field Deployment, Design, etc

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

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

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

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

Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

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.

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.

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.

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

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

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.