Lead Industrial Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•$129,000 - $171,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Lead Industrial Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa. In this role, you will be responsible for leading an industrial engineering team across a portfolio of product lines, driving production operations to achieve KPIs, supporting the development of new production lines and the implementation of new products, developing and deploying industrial engineering best practices, and driving rapid project execution. If you can demonstrate holistic ownership in solving operational challenges with creative solutions in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment, while remaining flexible in the face of change and ambiguity and providing data-driven solutions and recommendations, then this role is for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Excellence, or a related field.
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in industrial engineering or similar position.
Demonstrated ability to scale production in a resource-constrained environment.
Demonstrated ability to measurably improve production metrics, such as cost, yield, and throughput.
Deep understanding of the requirements of manufacturing systems, processes, and organizations to enable scalable production.
Proficiency in Industrial Engineering tools such as CAD (2D & 3D), Excel, Minitab, etc.
Excellent project management skills and experience leading cross-functional projects.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience building or transforming successful production operation organizations and leading large-scale initiatives that influence culture, define tools and processes, and improve competencies.
Experience leading and managing teams on fast-paced, complex projects.
Exposure to defense, aerospace, or automotive industries.
Previous experience designing, building out, and commissioning factories (greenfield or brownfield).
Current active U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Owning Strategic Projects
Own the design and bring up of production lines and factories, collaborating closely with Facilities, Manufacturing Engineering, Mfg Ops, and Material Flow organizations.
Partner with manufacturing leadership to assess and solve build plan scenarios and align factory design strategy for future manufacturing sites.
Lead initiatives across Anduril sites to solve ongoing production issues, set up new facilities and production lines, and support deployment and harmonization of Industrial Engineering across global sites.
Team Leadership and Support
Effectively lead a team of Industrial Engineers across multiple products or a family of products to setup and optimize production systems.
Play a key role in the growth of the Industrial Engineering organization by creating and standardizing internal tools and processes, mentoring and training junior team members, and fostering a collaborative and productive environment rooted in accountability.
Be a trusted subject matter expert for Industrial Engineering fundamentals and tools such as capacity and labor modeling, factory design, simulation, process improvement, and data analytics.
Industrial Engineering
Produce and maintain capacity models and production ramp plans to define labor planning, capex requirements, workstation design, and throughput gaps.
Design effective facility layouts and production lines using CAD and simulation which meet process requirements, enable production targets, optimize resource allocation and material flow, and maximize productivity and quality.
Identify and champion improvements to key causes of high variability or production bottlenecks, driving actions to resolution across disciplines and stakeholders.
Leverage a data-driven approach to production design and process improvements to improve throughput.

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.