Senior Industrial Engineer, Factory Design

The Senior Industrial Engineer, Factory Design & Integration at Anduril Industries is responsible for overseeing the factory layout design while maintaining lean manufacturing principles. This role includes developing production flow strategies, optimizing space allocation, and ensuring efficient transition and commissioning of new factory lines. You'll analyze production improvements and collaborate with various departments to ensure on-time production.

Candidates applying for the Senior Industrial Engineer role at Anduril Industries should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in manufacturing or process engineering. Proficiency in CAD software for layout development is essential, alongside skills in capacity planning, process analysis, and a solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

As a Senior Industrial Engineer at Anduril Industries, you directly contribute to our mission by developing innovative solutions for manufacturing defense technologies. Your expertise in integrating advanced manufacturing processes will help ensure rapid and effective production timelines, which are critical in fulfilling Anduril's commitment to advancing military capabilities.

In the Senior Industrial Engineer role at Anduril Industries, you'll work on diverse projects involving the design and integration of manufacturing processes for cutting-edge defense hardware. This includes collaborating on static and dynamic equipment, sensors, and vehicles while ensuring the factory layout supports high efficiency and scalabilities, such as those planned for our Arsenal-1 facility.

At Anduril Industries, the growth opportunities for a Senior Industrial Engineer are plentiful. You will be supported in your professional development with access to training resources and career development stipends, as well as the potential to advance into leadership roles as you successfully manage complex manufacturing projects.

When preparing for this question, think about a project where your design had a measurable impact on efficiency or production output. Share your process, the tools you used, and how you incorporated stakeholder feedback during the design process.

In your response, discuss methods you've implemented to assess project urgency and importance, such as determining project timelines and resource requirements. Highlight how collaboration and clear communication with stakeholders can aid in effective prioritization.

Focus on specific lean principles you’ve implemented, such as just-in-time production, value stream mapping, or continuous improvement methodologies. Illustrate your experience with real examples of how these principles improved operational efficiency.

Your answer can include examples of past challenges you faced, such as unexpected cost increases or layout issues, and how you approached these challenges strategically, using data analysis or collaborative brainstorming with colleagues to find effective solutions.

Prepare to outline specific CAD software you’ve used, giving examples of projects where you created layouts, performed simulations, or optimized designs. Demonstrate your comfort and skill level with this technology and how it enhanced your production design capabilities.

Emphasize the importance of data analysis in manufacturing design and operations. Provide examples of how you've utilized data to make informed decisions, such as production forecasting or resource allocation.

Discuss a project where you oversaw a product's transition. Detail the steps you took for planning, coordinating with different teams, and any tools or methodologies you used that contributed to the successful transition.

Your answer should reflect your commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards through procedures like training, conducting regular audits, and continuous monitoring of operational practices.

Talk about initiatives you’ve spearheaded or participated in to enhance communication and teamwork, such as regular meetings, collaborative platforms, or interdepartmental projects.

Mention resources you use to keep your skills sharp, such as industry journals, conferences, or online courses. Showing your enthusiasm for continued learning is key!