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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Director of Manufacturing Engineering - Imaging

Manufacturing EngineeringUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeWaltham, MA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field is required; a master's degree or MBA is preferred.
  • At least 12 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering and operations, including at least 5 years in a leadership role managing manufacturing engineering teams.
  • Demonstrated experience owning manufacturing value chains for complex electromechanical or imaging hardware; defense, aerospace, or adjacent industry experience is strongly preferred.
  • Strong background in make-versus-buy analysis, contract manufacturer management, and supplier development for precision hardware.
  • Experience managing new product introduction and scaling production in high-growth environments with condensed timelines.
  • Familiarity with optical system integration and test, precision assembly, or imaging hardware manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and digital manufacturing tools.
  • Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001 and AS9100, and with product lifecycle management, manufacturing execution systems, and enterprise resource planning systems.
  • Hands-on experience physically manufacturing hardware, including assembly, soldering, machining, or fabrication.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers and technical staff, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and implement a long-term manufacturing engineering strategy aligned with the Imaging organization's growth objectives.
  • Drive adoption of automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and digital manufacturing tools to improve efficiency and scalability across development and high-volume production.
  • Partner with research and development and product development teams to transition new products from design to production.
  • Apply Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly principles early in product development to reduce production-scaling risks.
  • Evaluate, plan, and prioritize supply chain, production, and test optimizations so the value stream can meet production output goals.
  • Develop business cases for vertical integration or supplier diversification where strategic partnerships can accelerate scalability.
  • Lead initiatives to improve yield, reduce cycle time, and lower costs across the manufacturing value chain.
  • Drive commonality optimization, component and supplier rationalization, and process standardization to simplify production at scale.
  • Manage budgets, staffing, and capital equipment planning for the manufacturing engineering organization.
  • Forecast headcount and operational needs to support rapid scaling, including classified production environments.

About the Company

Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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