Senior Project Manager, Manufacturing Automation Engineering

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES•Costa Mesa, CA

48d

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager for the Manufacturing Automation Engineering team, you will be the connective tissue within the production organization to support the development of automation equipment and systems for production. The Core Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale. This position demands an innovative approach to enhancing our automation, advancing scalability, and lowering the barrier to entry into our company systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
You have 8+ years of experience as project/program manager for a manufacturing process, automation engineer, manufacturing engineer, or production/process engineer for automated processes
25%+ travel
Experience with high volume production automation and controls systems
Demonstrated ability to deploy automation systems deployed at scale across multiple locations
You can work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and draw key learnings that are then used to optimize the production systems
You don't wait on others to solve problems. You proactively step into the gap to offer solutions yourself
You are comfortable with and good at communicating broadly and having a lot of eyes on your work. This role can at-times require comms to large groups and senior leadership
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice To Haves

Broad knowledge of automation and controls, including conveyance, robotics, fastening/dispensing, and material movement
Upstream or Downstream experience relative to Manufacturing - Supply Chain, Finance, Business Development, Field Deployment, Design, etc.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Define project scope, create schedules, and manage all phases from conception to completion
Oversee the installation, validation, and commissioning of automation equipment in production environments across multiple product lines
Develop and manage project budgets, track costs, and ensure adequate staffing and tools are available
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, production, design engineering, and software engineering - gathering requirements, providing updates, managing expectations, and addressing concerns.
Work with R&D and manufacturing teams to deliver automation solutions for new product and process designs
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of automated systems, ensuring they meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
Vendor and procurement management - Approve vendor purchases, manage the procurement of hardware and software, and monitor costs
Ensure all projects adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory standards and requirements
Work with space planning and capacity management teams to understand product and facility plans of record and marry to automation plans of record
Develop tactical plans for any product facility moves impacting automation equipment

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers 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.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.