Head of Manufacturing Automation

Head Of Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Anduril's Manufacturing team is seeking a Head of Manufacturing Automation to join our team. Your role encompasses the strategic oversight and tactical management of production automation and controls to support high‑volume products at Arsenal. You are charged with creating the equipment and infrastructure for automation to support key programs as we scale rapidly. This position demands an innovative approach to enhancing our automation, advancing scalability, and lowering the barrier to entry into our company systems.

What You’ll Do

• Direct the manufacturing automation team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess team outcomes.
• Architect and oversee the automation and controls strategy to ensure scalable operations across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Provide a long‑term factory integration strategy and recommendations as well as hands‑on contribution to factory automation and integration efforts.
• Communicate strategic visions to key stakeholders, integrating production automation and controls initiatives under a unified digital framework.
• Enable real‑time data flow and actionable insights through effective connectivity of factory systems.
• Collaborate and partner with cross‑functional teams across production (manufacturing, testing, tooling, etc.) to ensure cohesion between all factory systems and to seamlessly deploy process improvements.
• Champion initiatives that enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity.
• Administer production automation budgets and predict resource requirements for personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Implement comprehensive training and documentation to elevate team expertise and support knowledge transfer.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

US Salary Range

$190,000 - $285,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, and / or training, critical skills, and / or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers, and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including :

Retirement Savings Plan

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