Anduril Industries - Senior Project Manager, Manufacturing Development, Space
Requirements
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing operations, design engineering, consulting, change management, project management, program management, or engineering transformation. • 8+ years of experience overall in relevant domains. • Background in spacecraft manufacturing or space vehicle integration. • Understanding of the product lifecycle (design/development/production), as well as the purpose of each phase and its associated importance for manufacturing readiness. • Strong business acumen together with knowledge of design engineering and manufacturing domains. • Ability to collaborate and influence across all levels and disciplines (individual contributor to senior leadership, Program Management to Supply Chain to Design Engineering, etc.). • Proven ability to execute operationally while also being able to step back and think strategically. • Process thinker with a business impact mindset. A desire to learn new things without fear of jumping in. • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities • Experience with defining facility requirements, buildout, development, etc. • Experience leading organizational change. • Experience successfully taking new products and/or production systems from development to full-scale production. • Deep knowledge of co-design/concurrent engineering, as well as manufacturing phases of the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
• Introduce the MDP framework to a diverse set of stakeholders within the Space Business Line, including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Technical Program Management, and Production Program Management. Socialize the business process and accompanying resources with cross-functional partners, including Supply Chain, Configuration Management, Quality, and more. • Lead Manufacturing Engineering teams through MDP rollout and implementation for a highly complex space vehicle. Create and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) aligning manufacturing milestones across program schedules for 5-7 product lines and functional teams, with a strong focus on Spacecraft Assembly, Integration, & Test (AI&T). Establish accountability for MDP execution, track progress, facilitate action item closure, personalize resources, and prioritize team activities and deliverables. • Communicate the importance of MDP and how it contributes to production success to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Identify and execute tailored communication strategies to match stakeholder interests. Build relationships, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to deeply understand their pain points, and influence the change needed to reduce or resolve them. • Track manufacturing readiness and associated risk over time. Articulate manufacturing readiness to diverse, cross-functional audiences. Synthesize both engineering and production information to identify and escalate manufacturing risks. • Facilitate phase gate evaluations alongside Manufacturing Engineering teams. Shape presentation content and guide messaging to cross-functional stakeholders. Provide feedback on best practices and lessons learned to help define and share what good looks like. • Guide the Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Operations teams through each build cycle, from Concept/Prototype to Low Rate Production. Support the buildout of a development facility and the transition to a production facility. Track path to manufacturing readiness for Full Rate Production. Develop risk buydown plans and drive them to closure.
Benefits
• $146,000 - $194,000 USD • US Hourly Range • 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: • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. • US Roles: • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. • UK & AUS Roles: • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. • IE Roles: • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. • Income Protection • 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. • Generous time off • 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. • Family Planning & Parenting Support: • 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. • Mental Health Resources: • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development • Professional Development: • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. • Relocation Assistance: • Retirement Savings Plan • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. • US Roles: • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. • UK & IE Roles: • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. • AUS Roles: • The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. • Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams • Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. • To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: • 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. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. • No Financial Requests: • Please always verify communications: • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected]. • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: • Data Privacy • Data Privacy • To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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