Senior Engineering Manager - Factory Systems
The Senior Engineering Manager - Factory Systems at Anduril Industries leads a team dedicated to building and scaling factory automation and manufacturing technology within a rapidly growing defense technology company. This leadership role is pivotal in shaping Anduril’s approach to industrial-scale production for advanced hardware and software platforms that power defense solutions. The Factory Systems team is tasked with delivering integrated systems that optimize the manufacturing process, enabling Anduril to deliver high-quality products at scale.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the design, implementation, and support of factory system software, hardware automation, and integration with enterprise business systems. The manager will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to define and prioritize factory requirements and deliver reliable solutions that improve operational efficiency. Day-to-day, this role involves guiding the technical direction of the team, establishing best practices for system reliability and scalability, and ensuring projects meet cost, quality, and timeline goals.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in managing engineering teams responsible for hardware-software integration, automation, and industrial systems, preferably within a high-growth or mission-critical manufacturing environment. Required qualifications include substantial experience in engineering management, a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, and expertise in factory automation software and systems integration. Experience with MES, SCADA, and PLCs, as well as a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and ERP integrations, are highly desirable.
Anduril offers competitive compensation and benefits, including equity, health coverage, and professional growth opportunities. The company fosters a collaborative and fast-paced environment focused on impactful work, making this role ideal for leaders who thrive on driving innovation in manufacturing technology and transforming industrial operations.