Head of Manufacturing Test Engineering

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology.

As the Head of Manufacturing Test Engineering, you will lead the development and execution of a global manufacturing test strategy across Anduril's expanding manufacturing footprint, ensuring high quality and high-volume production of complex mechanical, electrical, and propulsion systems.

• Lead the definition and execution of a comprehensive global manufacturing test strategy, ensuring seamless scalability and operational excellence from pre-production to mass production across diverse international sites.
• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to a high-performing global engineering team, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key executive liaison, adeptly communicating strategic visions and technical roadmaps to senior leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and global partners to influence key decisions.
• Drive cutting-edge innovation in test methodologies and infrastructure, specializing in complex electro‑mechanical assemblies, advanced electrical systems, and propulsion technologies, focusing on automation, standardization, and operational streamlining.
• Lead the strategic design, procurement, and implementation of test infrastructure and equipment, ensuring robust capabilities for diverse hardware complexities while optimizing cost‑benefit and ROI.
• Collaborate extensively with R&D, product development, and manufacturing teams to integrate design‑for‑testability principles early in the product lifecycle, enhancing manufacturability and global production readiness.
• Champion initiatives that drive operational excellence, including enhancing safety, reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing productivity across all manufacturing test operations.
• Establish robust data analytics frameworks and reporting structures to provide actionable insights for strategic decision‑making, continuous product/process enhancement, and performance optimization across the enterprise.
• Implement comprehensive training, documentation, and proactive maintenance strategies to elevate team expertise, facilitate knowledge transfer, and ensure equipment uptime across the global footprint.
• Act as the ultimate technical authority and strategic advisor for all manufacturing test matters, guiding complex problem‑solving and long‑range planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing test engineering, with a proven track record of developing, deploying, and scaling high‑volume, complex system production operations across multiple global sites.
• Profound expertise in the testing of complex electro‑mechanical assemblies, advanced electrical systems, and propulsion technologies.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire large, diverse engineering teams, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Exceptional executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical strategies to non‑technical audiences.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing large departmental budgets and strategic capital expenditures.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and reliability engineering principles in high‑volume, fast‑paced environments.
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of non‑conforming hardware and process deviations.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering discipline or MBA.
• Proven experience in establishing and expanding global manufacturing test capabilities, including greenfield site development.
• Familiarity with test automation software platforms and programming languages (e.g., Python, C#,…