Director, Manufacturing Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager with a strong background in chemical, explosives, or energetics to join our team. The successful candidate will manage and support our full rate production operation, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality.

They will develop, implement, and continuously improve production processes to enhance productivity and quality. They will also ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal policies.

As a leader, they will lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of engineers, technicians, and support staff. They will foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

In addition, they will serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding production-related inquiries and concerns. They will address customer needs promptly and professionally, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve production processes to enhance productivity and quality.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of engineers, technicians, and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding production-related inquiries and concerns.
• Address customer needs promptly and professionally, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, ideally with a focus on chemical, explosives, or energetics industries.
• Proven experience in leading and managing diverse and dynamic teams.
• Technical skills in production documentation, process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to address and resolve customer concerns effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications in project management, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma.
• Experience with manufacturing software and tools, such as ERP systems and CAD software.
• Deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and industry standards for chemical, explosives, and energetics manufacturing.

Salary Range:

$170,000-$256,000 USD

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Income protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
• Family planning & parenting support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental health resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
• Professional development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
• Retirement savings plan: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams:

• No financial requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process.
• Verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
• Exercise caution with unsolicited outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage.
• Report suspicious activity: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com.