Industrial Engineer

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 TEAM

Anduril’s Manufacturing Team is seeking an Industrial Engineer with an emphasis on manufacturing optimization to join our team. The role will support the manufacture of cutting-edge defense hardware, specifically solid fuel rocket motors. You will collaborate with other Anduril teams, including but not limited to Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.

The right person will solve operational challenges with creative solutions in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. This person will be flexible to change and ambiguity in their working environment and will ensure products are built and shipped on time under stringent quality standards. If you are someone who thrives as the connective tissue among operational stakeholders to bring a production team forward, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own the metrics, KPIs, and reporting associated with monitoring production line health and efficiency, such as cycle time, throughput rate, capacity, utilization, first pass yield, cycle time, and all Quality metrics

• Produce and maintain tools and reports to communicate the health of manufacturing operations across products both to Manufacturing leads and across the organization

• Own the design of new production lines and workstation layouts, both for low rate and full-rate production, leveraging a data-driven approach using tools such as Value Stream Mapping/ Process Mapping/ Line Balancing techniques

• Proactively identify imbalances and bottlenecks caused by line layout, parts shortages, staffing shortages, and other production constraints, flag constraints with the appropriate owners across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality and drive to resolution

• Demonstrated ability to completely own a value chain from start to finish, coordinating among multiple different internal and external parties to achieve on-time deliveries under stringent quality standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong manufacturing data analytics and statistical analysis background with proficiency in statistical process control

• Subject matter expert in material flow systems

• 2+ years past experience in a high-rate manufacturing environment in a production focused role

• Factory design and set up - Value Stream mapping, Flow lines, continuous flow, one piece flow, workstation design

• Prior knowledge and interaction with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for production operations

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles/implementation

• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience interacting with SQL databases - storage of information and building custom queries for tracking production and inventory-related metrics

• Prior work designing and/or setting up new production lines or factories - from process mapping through to collaborating with infrastructure design partners and detailed workstation design

• Digital Systems - experience of using Siemens "Plant Simulation", "Process Simulation" software to model a production line and run production scenarios

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial, Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering

US Salary Range
$87,000—$131,000 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:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

• 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. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

• 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

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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