Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Analytics

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Digital Manufacturing

Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Analytics at Anduril, a defense technology company. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing operations through advanced digital solutions and analytics. The lead will guide a team in developing and implementing solutions to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality by analyzing manufacturing data. Experience with SQL, Python, Tableau, PowerBI, and lean manufacturing principles is required. The role involves direct management or complex project management experience.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead and guide a small team of Manufacturing Engineers, Analytics as they develop new solutions and maintain / improve existing solutions.
  2. Engage with relevant manufacturing and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure your team’s success.
  3. Work with manufacturing leadership to develop and implement manufacturing solutions leveraging analytics that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality.
  4. Conduct detailed analysis of manufacturing data, including production metrics, process flow, and resource utilization, to identify areas for improvement.
  5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of efforts with overall business objectives.

Skills

Required

  • SQL
  • Python
  • Typescript
  • Tableau
  • PowerBI
  • PLTR Foundry
  • MS VBA
  • statistical analysis
  • data presentation tools
  • lean manufacturing principles
  • Six Sigma

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree preferred (either MBA or MS of Engineering)

What the JD emphasized

  • 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing strategy or analysis role, with a track record of tangible insights and their implementations that drove results.
  • 2+ years of experience in directly managing a team or experience in complex, cross-functional project management
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities