Director, Manufacturing Development

Director, Manufacturing Development

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

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Director of Manufacturing Development to lead the strategic development, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes across our organization. You will lead a team dedicated to developing robust manufacturing processes for our diverse product portfolio, addressing challenges from high product complexity to high-volume automation and process optimization. This role requires both technical expertise and strategic vision - you'll anticipate future manufacturing needs while addressing immediate production requirements, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term capability development. As our company continues its rapid growth, you'll be instrumental in building the manufacturing foundation that supports our expanding product lines and increasing production volumes.

What You'll Do

Manufacturing Development Processes and Adoption

• Develop and implement a strategy to develop the manufacturing process for new products aligned with company goals.
• Drive innovation in manufacturing processes, automation, and technology adoption to enhance efficiency and scalability for both development and high-volume production.
• Partner with R&D and product development teams to ensure seamless transition of new products from design to production and develop scalable processes to support rapid growth and adapt to a highly dynamic production environment.
• Define KPIs, measure performance, and ensure alignment with operational and business objectives for manufacturing development.

Design for Excellence

Procedure Development

Team Development and Resource Planning

Required Qualifications

US Salary Range : $220,000 - $292,000 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 :