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Anduril Industries · 22 hours ago

Director, Manufacturing Development

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $292K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Director of Manufacturing Development will lead the strategic development and execution of manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with company goals while fostering innovation and continuous improvement in manufacturing practices.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a strategy to develop the manufacturing process for new products aligned with company goals

Drive innovation in manufacturing processes, automation, and technology adoption to enhance efficiency and scalability for both development and high-volume production

Partner with R&D and product development teams to ensure seamless transition of new products from design to production and develop scalable processes to support rapid growth and adapt to a highly dynamic production environment

Define KPIs, measure performance, and ensure alignment with operational and business objectives for manufacturing development

Drive Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, Automation, Test, Quality, Cost, etc. (DFx) principles during product development, ensuring smooth scaling into production

Develop and enforce DFx best practices and design rules across engineering teams, incorporating lessons learned from previous projects

Develop tools and best practices for DFx reviews and Virtual Builds to address design and process issues early in development cycle and ensure alignment with production capabilities

Create manufacturing documentation, including process flows, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and engineering requirements specifications

Develop manufacturing procedures and documentation that meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards, including classified product handling

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers and technical staff

Foster cross-functional collaboration across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams

Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

Manage budgets, resources, and staffing for the manufacturing development department

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringNew Product IntroductionLean ManufacturingProcess OptimizationAutomation TechnologiesProduct Life Cycle SystemsManufacturing Execution SystemsSix SigmaProject ManagementTeam DevelopmentLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related field)

You have 5+ years of experience as manufacturing engineering, manufacturing operations, design engineering, digital manufacturing, program management, or engineering transformation

Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills

Experience in managing New Product Introduction (NPI) and scaling production for high-growth environments

Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES)

Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization

Strong knowledge of automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies

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

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

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.

Available depending on role eligibility.