Director of Manufacturing Engineering, EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Build & Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Team : Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers with deep product knowledge in mechanical, electrical, system integration, and…
• Drive Manufacturing Strategy & Technology: Develop and implement a long-term manufacturing engineering strategy aligned with Anduril EW's growth objectives.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI): Partner with Design Engineering teams in early to late phases of the development process to ensure seamless transition of new products from design to production.
• Scale Production Capability : Evaluate, plan, and prioritize supply chain, production, and test optimizations to ensure the value stream can reliably meet production output goals.
• Drive Continuous Improvement & Quality: Lead initiatives to improve yield, reduce cycle time, and lower cost across the manufacturing value chain.
• Own the Manufacturing Value Chain : Take holistic ownership of the manufacturing value chain for EW products, including tool design and selection, vendor sourcing and interaction, quality planning, and work…
• Resource & Budget Management : Manage budgets, staffing, and capital equipment planning for the manufacturing engineering organization.
• Define Cross-Functional Workflows : Establish effective collaboration frameworks across Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering and operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing manufacturing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience owning manufacturing value chains for complex electromechanical hardware — defense, aerospace, or adjacent industries strongly preferred.
• Strong background in make-vs-buy analysis, contract manufacturer management, and supplier development for precision hardware.
• Experience managing NPI and scaling production in high-growth environments with condensed timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment.
• Demonstrated ability to bring up assembly operations for electromechanical assemblies, including PCBA, harness, and RF hardware.
• Knowledge of automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and digital manufacturing tools.