Senior Project Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES•Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

As a Project Manager for the Manufacturing Test Engineering team, you will be the connective tissue within the production organization to support the development of automated test equipment and systems for production. The manufacturing test team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated testing solutions across Anduril factories. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what manufacturing test looks like for Anduril at a national scale. This position demands an innovative approach to manufacturing test - helping us advance scalability and lower 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, test engineer, manufacturing engineer, or production/process engineer for automated processes
25%+ travel
Experience with high volume manufacturing test systems.
Demonstrated ability to deploy manufacturing test 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 manufacturing test
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 deployment and validation of manufacturing test 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 test solutions for new product and process designs
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of test systems, ensuring they meet 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 test plans of record
Develop tactical plans for any product facility moves impacting test equipment

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.
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.
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.