Director, Manufacturing Engineering
Anduril Industries · Ashville, OH
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level manufacturing role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Ashville, OH. Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers and technical staff.
- They ask for
- 15+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, AS9100, FDA / GMP, Robotics, Automation, MES
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $87k–$105k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 60 manufacturing engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 59 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ vs 5+)
Typical $87k–$105k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 60%
- Tooling 48%
- Six Sigma 40%
- ✓ New product launch 40%
- Team leadership 37%
- Root cause 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AS9100, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Anduril Industries
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: Anduril Industries in Ashville
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Full description from Anduril IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and roadmaps for next-generation digital manufacturing tools to improve manufacturing design, analysis, and production efficiency.
- ✓Build systems and processes to support the manufacturing design and production of classified products in compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical), Operations Management, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred.
- ✓15+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering and operations with at least 7 years in senior leadership roles.
- ✓Strong knowledge of automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- ✓Experience in managing New Product Introduction (NPI) and scaling production for high-growth environments.
- ✓Experience in developing, implementing, and utilizing digital manufacturing tools for design and analysis.
- ✓Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory compliance (ISO, FDA, AS9100, etc.) preferred.
- ✓Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).
- ✓Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.
- ✓Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
$190,000 — $252,000 USD
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .
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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.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead and oversee manufacturing engineering activities and systems across our flagship factory (Arsenal-1) in Columbus, OH. This senior leader will support both the development of new products and the scaling of high-volume production.
You will be responsible for driving operational performance and engineering excellence, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency while scaling production to meet business growth objectives. Your leadership will guarantee that rigorous manufacturing processes are in place, resulting in the consistent delivery of superior quality products. This role demands an innovative and adaptable approach to solving complex manufacturing challenges, driving advancements in digital tools, DfM/DfA, and automation in a highly dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented leader with deep expertise in lean manufacturing, process engineering, operational excellence, and team development.
Strategic Leadership
- •Develop and implement a long-term manufacturing engineering strategy aligned with company goals.
- •Drive innovation in manufacturing processes, automation, and technology adoption to enhance efficiency and scalability for both development and high-volume production.
- •Architect the
Team Leadership & Development
- •Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers and technical staff.
- •Build and maintain an engaged, motivated workforce through strong leadership and communication.
- •Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Scalability
- •Partner with R&D and product development teams to ensure seamless transition of new products from design to production.
- •Drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) principles during product development, ensuring smooth scaling into production.
Resource Planning
- •Manage budgets, resources, and staffing for the manufacturing engineering department.
- •Forecast future operational and headcount needs to support scaling efforts for high-growth production environments.
- •Plan for rapid response to large-scale program demands, including classified systems, with short ramp-up times.