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Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Analytics / Digital Tools

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Analytics
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Lead a small team of engineers to develop analytical manufacturing solutions, engage stakeholders, and drive data-driven decisions to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance quality across product lines and new developments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide a small team of engineers 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 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Data Science, Software Engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred (either MBA or MS of Engineering).
  • 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

Skills

Required:Data analytics and visualizationTeam leadershipLean manufacturing / Six Sigma

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health coverage and related support (details available via the company benefits page)
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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