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Director, Manufacturing Engineering, Intelligence Systems

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$190k - $252kfull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead strategic development, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes across AIS, overseeing engineering teams, enabling scalable high-volume production, NPI, automation, and compliance for classified systems.

Responsibilities

  • - Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a long-term manufacturing engineering strategy aligned with company goals. Drive innovation in manufacturing processes, automation, and technology adoption to enhance efficiency and scalability for development and high-volume production. Define KPIs, measure performance, and ensure alignment with operational and business objectives. Architect requirements and roadmaps for next-generation digital manufacturing tools. Build systems and processes to support manufacturing design and production of classified products in compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
  • - Operational Excellence: Optimize manufacturing methods, tooling, and processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase throughput. Lead lean manufacturing initiatives. Develop scalable processes to support rapid growth in dynamic production environments. Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, including classified product handling. Manage manufacturing plans across product portfolio for capacity and demand fluctuations.
  • - Team Development: 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. Promote innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • - New Product Introduction (NPI): Partner with R&D and product development to ensure smooth transition of new products to production. Drive DfM and DfA principles. Develop capacity plans and oversee factory scoping, setup, and ramp-up for production scaling.
  • - Resource Planning: Manage budgets, resources, and staffing. Forecast future operational and headcount needs to support scaling for high-growth production. Plan for rapid response to large-scale program demands, including classified systems, with short ramp-up times.

Qualifications

  • - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
  • - 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
  • - Proven track record of scaling manufacturing operations in highly dynamic environments.
  • - Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
  • - Strong knowledge of automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • - Experience in developing, implementing, and utilizing digital manufacturing tools for design and analysis.
  • - Familiarity with manufacturing processes for classified systems, including security and compliance considerations.
  • - 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).
  • - Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Manufacturing leadershipLean manufacturingSix SigmaAutomation and roboticsDigital manufacturing tools

Benefits

  • - Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees).
  • - Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • - Equity grants commonly included as part of total compensation.
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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