Senior Manager, Packaging Engineering Operations

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. ABOUT THE JOB The Senior Manager of Packaging, you will work within the Supply Chain team to develop and maintain packaging optimization and compliance. This is a proactive, high-impact role in securing critical components, materials, and services that protect and transport our products. This role will be responsible for managing packaging operations and engineering that can be incorporated into new products, as well as existing products to improve their technologies, cost, and quality. WHAT YOU’LL DO Develop and execute strategies for packaging operations and engineering, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply chain resilience Partner with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to design packaging that protects high-value and sensitive technology during transport, storage, and deployment Implement End-to-End packaging management measures and audits to ensure accuracy and to mitigate packaging issues. This includes the development & improvement of critical metrics Lead the design of internal packaging solutions for delivering and presenting parts to the production line and work with the Material Flow Engineering and Industrial Engineering teams on the implementation Partner with the Engineering team, Supply Chain and Contract Manufacturers to influence technical design specs and customize product and manufacturing requirements Work closely with cross-functional teams to support prototype requirements, execute against build milestones, and lead sourcing activities Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, manufacturing engineering, logistics, and quality, to aid in accurate demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely delivery of packaging and materials Collaborate with production planning and manufacturing teams to align packaging availability with production schedules, minimize disruptions, and meet customer demand on time Analyze packaging usage trends, identify opportunities for process improvements, and implement lean practices to optimize material handling, storage, and distribution Utilize ERP & WMS software systems and tools to track packaging inventory, generate reports, and provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and optimize material-related processes Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and quality control protocols in all material management activities Lead and develop a high-performing warehouse team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field 10+ years of experience in supply chain management of complex hardware packaging and/or sourcing engineering 3+ years of experience managing and developing a team of direct reports Ability to travel up to 25% of the time Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or materials engineering Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or related industry Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management techniques, and material planning strategies Excellent