Senior Director, Manufacturing Engineering

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashville, OH
Salary
$196,000–$260,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Above market

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This role $228k
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Director, Manufacturing Engineering

The Senior Director of Manufacturing Engineering will lead and oversee manufacturing engineering activities at Arsenal-1, a flagship factory in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves developing and implementing long-term strategies to enhance operational performance and engineering excellence, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency while scaling production for business growth. Key responsibilities include driving innovation in manufacturing processes, automation, and technology adoption; building systems and processes for digital manufacturing tools; and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in lean manufacturing, process engineering, operational excellence, and team development, along with a background in managing New Product Introduction (NPI) and scaling production for high-growth environments. Essential skills include strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities, alongside expertise in automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing tools.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement long-term manufacturing engineering strategies.
  • Drive innovation in manufacturing processes, automation, and technology adoption.
  • Architect requirements for next-generation digital manufacturing tools.
  • Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements for classified products.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers.
  • Partner with R&D teams to ensure seamless new product introductions.
  • Manage budgets and resources for the manufacturing engineering department.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering and operations.
  • At least 7 years in senior leadership roles within manufacturing or related fields.
  • Strong knowledge of automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • Experience managing New Product Introduction (NPI) and scaling production for high-growth environments.
  • Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory compliance (ISO, FDA, AS9100).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

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