Senior Director, Manufacturing Engineering

Anduril Industries

Columbus, Ohio, United States
Base: $196,000 - $260,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
15+ years manufacturing engineering experience
7+ years senior leadership roles
New product introduction (npi) expertise
Anduril is seeking a strategic leader to oversee manufacturing engineering activities across its flagship factory in Columbus, OH

Job Summary

  • Anduril is seeking a strategic leader to oversee manufacturing engineering activities across its flagship factory in Columbus, OH.
  • The role requires driving innovation in automation and digital tools to support the transition from design to high-volume production.
  • Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance to handle classified systems.

Matching Summary

Anduril is seeking a strategic leader to oversee manufacturing engineering activities across its flagship factory in Columbus, OH.

Salary

Base: $196,000 - $260,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years manufacturing engineering experience
  • 7+ years senior leadership roles
  • New Product Introduction (NPI) expertise
  • Design for Manufacturability (DfM) principles
  • Automation and robotics knowledge
  • Digital manufacturing tools implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Lean manufacturing and operational excellence
  • ISO, FDA, AS9100 regulatory compliance
  • PLM, MES, and TES system familiarity
  • Culture of innovation and continuous improvement
  • Classified product security compliance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; Master's preferred
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret security clearance
  • 15+ years progressive experience with 7+ in senior leadership

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or be eligible for Secret clearance

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