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. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. 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.

ABOUT THE JOB :

Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Head of Production 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 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 production automation team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess team outcomes.
• Architect and oversee the automation and controls strategy to ensure scalable operations at Arsenal, transitioning from pre-production to full-scale output.
• Provide 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 (but not limited to) 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 :

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI) : Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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