Head of Manufacturing Test EngineeringNew$336K

Costa Mesa, California, United StatesManufacturing

The opportunity

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U. S.

What you'll do

  • Lead the definition and execution of a comprehensive global manufacturing: test strategy, ensuring seamless scalability and operational excellence from pre-production to mass production across diverse international sites.

  • Provide strong, inspirational leadership to a high-performing global: engineering team, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Serve as a key executive liaison, adeptly communicating strategic visions and: technical roadmaps to senior leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and global partners to influence key decisions.

  • Drive cutting-edge innovation in test methodologies and infrastructure,: specializing in complex electro-mechanical assemblies, advanced electrical systems, and propulsion technologies, focusing on automation, standardization, and operational streamlining.

  • Lead the strategic design, procurement, and implementation of test: infrastructure and equipment, ensuring robust capabilities for diverse hardware complexities while optimizing cost-benefit and ROI.

  • Collaborate extensively with R&D, product development, and manufacturing: teams to integrate design-for-testability principles early in the product lifecycle, enhancing manufacturability and global production readiness.

What they're looking for

  • Champion initiatives that drive operational excellence, including enhancing: safety, reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing productivity across all manufacturing test operations.
  • Establish robust data analytics frameworks and reporting structures to: provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making, continuous product/process enhancement, and performance optimization across the enterprise.
  • Implement comprehensive training, documentation, and proactive maintenance: strategies to elevate team expertise, facilitate knowledge transfer, and ensure equipment uptime across the global footprint.
  • Act as the ultimate technical authority and strategic advisor for all: manufacturing test matters, guiding complex problem-solving and long-range planning.