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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Analytics

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $194K/yr

8+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Analytics will lead a team to develop analytical solutions that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality in manufacturing processes.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and guide a small team of analysts as they develop new solutions and maintain / improve existing solutions

Engage with relevant manufacturing and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure your team’s success

Work with manufacturing leadership to develop and implement manufacturing solutions leveraging analytics 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 efforts with overall business objectives

Monitor industry trends and best practices to keep our manufacturing processes at and analytical tools the cutting edge

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of analytical solutions strategies for continuous improvement

Lead and facilitate kaizen, lean manufacturing, or six sigma initiatives to optimize production processes

Provide strategic input into capacity planning and workforce management to ensure scalability of operations

Implement and refine manufacturing KPIs to measure performance and drive accountability

Support new product development from a manufacturing perspective, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness

Qualification

Data visualization toolsManufacturing strategyLean manufacturingStatistical analysisCross-functional project managementCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Data Science, Software Engineering or related field

Experience and expertise developing insights and solutions using data visualization tools: SQL, Python, Typescript, Tableau, PowerBI, PLTR Foundry, MS VBA, etc

8+ years of experience in a manufacturing strategy or analysis role, with a track record of tangible insights and their implementations that drove results

2+ years of experience in directly managing a team or experience in complex, cross-functional project management

Ability to quickly understand new 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 manufacturing leadership to conceptualize solutions and gain / understand requirements

Familiarity with manufacturing 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

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

Preferred

Master's degree preferred (either MBA or MS of Engineering)

Benefits

Healthcare 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.