Project Coordinator, Manufacturing Engineering (Intelligence Systems)

Anduril Industries•Santa Ana, CA

21h

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM: We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Project Coordinator to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and flight vehicles. You will coordinate deployment and communication of new tools, processes, and capabilities across the department. You’ll be the glue that connects the product aligned teams to the automation team within manufacturing engineering. If you thrive in fast-paced, technical environments and excel at juggling multiple responsibilities, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Minimum 1-2 years professional experience as a project or program coordinator
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
A reliable self-starter, highly organized, resourceful, with attention to detail
A team player who is highly collaborative with the ability to handle complex projects
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
Knowledge and/or experience of Confluence/JIRA, SharePoint and Airtable are a plus
Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Monitor project tasks, assign responsibilities, and track progress to ensure completion
Identify and address issues, analyze risks, and coordinate to help the project stay on course
Generate detailed Gantt chart schedules to ensure cross-functional alignment and on time delivery of Manufacturing Engineering deliverables
Proactively identify potential schedule risks (e.g., supply chain delays for hardware, technical hurdles, resource conflicts, external dependencies)
Ensure that the right people (engineers, specialists), equipment, and facilities are available when needed according to the schedule
Facilitate communication among automation team and manufacturing engineering product aligned teams and stakeholders
Manage and organize department communication channels, document storage and information share (SharePoint, Confluence, Box, Slack)
Develop standardized documentation templates
Develop presentation frameworks for department-wide meetings and executive reviews
Distill meeting notes into actionable items, ensuring our teams remain honest and accountable
Develop and execute strategies to engage manufacturing engineers across all Anduril sites
Manage department-wide calendar and support meetings for department leadership as needed
Coordinate events for professional development and employee appreciation for the department

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.