Anduril Industries · 3 hours ago
Manager, Industrial Engineering
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $171K/yr
7+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Manager, Industrial Engineering will lead the industrial engineering team to optimize manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with various stakeholders.
National DefenseArtificial Intelligence (AI)AerospaceGovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the industrial engineering team, setting goals, providing direction, and evaluating performance over a certain product or set of products, from initial prototyping through large full-scale production
Develop and execute strategic concepts for new Anduril manufacturing facilities, and own key trades to differentiate the Anduril approach to production scale
Guide and steer the design of new production lines and work station layouts, both for low rate and full-rate production, leveraging a data-driven approach
Set key guiding objectives for Anduril Manufacturing improvement aligned with business line and product line roadmaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that result in cost reduction, quality enhancement, and throughput maximization
Collaborate with production stakeholders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Business Operations proactively to identify high variation processes, imbalances and bottlenecks, driving to resolution
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, ergonomic, regulatory, and quality standards across the manufacturing facility and processes
Produce and maintain capacity plans, balanced line layouts, CapEx plans, staffing allocations, and time standards for manufacturing work content for current and future forecasted manufacturing needs
Work across domains, from execution-based work to the strategic future state of a product or business line
Establish and maintain robust training and documentation programs to enhance team skills and promote cross-functional knowledge sharing
Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the industrial engineering department
Serve as the technical expert and point of contact for industrial engineering issues, providing guidance and support to resolve complex problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in industrial engineering a managerial or supervisory role
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in industrial engineering roles, preferably in a high-growth environment
Proven track record of leading teams, developing new manufacturing lines, facilities, and concepts, and cradle to grave ownership
Experience driving production scaling efforts in a manufacturing setting
An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication
A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
Excellent project management skills and experience leading cross-functional projects
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, especially in ambiguity
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Preferred
Masters degree in engineering, business, or related field
Prior experience managing, designing and/or commissioning new production lines or factories - from process mapping through to collaborating with infrastructure design partners and detailed work station design
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma principles in action
Ability to completely own a value chain from start to finish, measuring each step of the process, creating actionable tasks that culminated in a significant and sustainable business improvement
Proficient in data analytics, data visualization, and/or Discrete Event Simulation software
Active security clearance, or ability to obtain a 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.
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.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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2026-02-10
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2026-02-09
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