Chief Engineer, Fury Production

Anduril Industries•Columbus, OH

7h•$196,000 - $260,000

About The Position

The Chief Engineer of Fury Production will lead production engineering strategy and execution for high-complexity aircraft systems. You will define and optimize production architectures, drive producibility improvements, partner with suppliers to resolve manufacturing challenges, and lead teams focused on cost reduction, manufacturing yield, and scalable processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
10+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-complexity manufacturing environments.
Proven experience leading production engineering teams and driving producibility improvements at scale.
Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers on challenging manufacturing issues and implement technical solutions collaboratively.
Strong track record of cost reduction, yield improvement, and process optimization in production.
Deep understanding of manufacturing technologies: machining, composites/structures, additive manufacturing, assembly automation, tooling design, and production test.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a data-driven, results-oriented mindset.
Effective communicator capable of driving alignment across technical and business stakeholders.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with aerospace production or defense programs.
Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with supplier quality engineering and production systems at tier-1 aerospace suppliers.
Background in managing production transitions from prototype to full-rate manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Setting the technical vision and execution plan for production engineering across a major aircraft hardware program
Driving producibility enhancements that improve yield, reduce cycle times, and lower unit cost without sacrificing quality or performance.
Leading and mentoring cross-functional production engineering teams including manufacturing integration, tooling development, process engineering, quality engineering, and supplier support.
Collaborating with internal stakeholders — systems engineering, design, supply chain, program management to ensure design decisions enable manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
Acting as the principal engineering interface to strategic suppliers, working together to identify issues, refine processes, and implement production improvements.
Overseeing development and optimization of production tooling, automation solutions, and inspection/test strategies.
Communicating production readiness, engineering risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership.

Benefits

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.