Senior Project Manager, Manufacturing Development, Space

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Development Project Manager to grow and implement the Manufacturing Development Process (MDP) – a comprehensive framework that enables Manufacturing Engineering teams to pull production readiness to the left and produce effectively at scale.

The successful candidate will have a mix of both business and technical acumen, with a strong focus on the product lifecycle and concurrent engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Introduce the MDP framework to a diverse set of stakeholders within the Space Business Line, including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Technical Program Management, and Production Program Management.
• Lead Manufacturing Engineering teams through MDP rollout and implementation for a highly complex space vehicle.
• Communicate the importance of MDP and how it contributes to production success to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Track manufacturing readiness and associated risk over time.
• Facilitate phase gate evaluations alongside Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Guide the Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Operations teams through each build cycle, from Concept/Prototype to Low Rate Production.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing operations, design engineering, consulting, change management, project management, program management, or engineering transformation.
• 8+ years of experience overall in relevant domains.
• Background in spacecraft manufacturing or space vehicle integration.
• Understanding of the product lifecycle (design/development/production).
• Strong business acumen together with knowledge of design engineering and manufacturing domains.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across all levels and disciplines.
• Proven ability to execute operationally while also being able to step back and think strategically.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with defining facility requirements, buildout, development, etc.
• Experience leading organizational change.
• Experience successfully taking new products and/or production systems from development to full-scale production.
• Deep knowledge of co-design/concurrent engineering, as well as manufacturing phases of the product lifecycle.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Income Protection: Life and disability insurance.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options.