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.
The Manufacturing Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. The Manufacturing Training and Development team plays a critical role in equipping employees with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to excel in their roles. They design, develop, and deliver training programs that enhance technical proficiency, ensure compliance, and support career growth within the organization. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing training function while enhancing our employee’s training experiences.
ABOUT THE JOBAnduril Industries is seeking an Engineering Trainer to join our Manufacturing Training team to support our Manufacturing Engineers. You will be responsible for developing and facilitating training content for manufacturing engineers, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all materials. You will collaborate with engineering personnel, program managers, and subject matter experts to create comprehensive training materials for existing and new systems/processes. This role is critical to scaling internal knowledge, enabling product readiness, and enhancing our manufacturing team’s ability to produce cutting edge defense capabilities.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Create/develop and facilitate training content based on procedures, SOPs, work instructions, and process workflows.
- Develops in-house programs/curriculums, learning aids, and activities to address developmental needs of the manufacturing engineering department.
- Effectively deliver dynamic and interactive training sessions to diverse audiences, utilizing a blend of classroom, virtual, and hands-on approaches.
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) during training, providing clear explanations, demonstrations, and practical examples.
- Coordinate and facilitate scheduled training and ad hoc training events across multiple sites.
- Utilize relevant software tools to research, configure, maintain, and enhance training media and instructional content.
- Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and subject matter expert to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments and feedback, and champion continuous improvement of training effectiveness.
- Utilize project management methodologies to organize resources, track progress, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
- Lead the training and support for our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) software, ensuring engineering and production staff are proficient in its use
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 years of experience in engineering required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Education or formal training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field in Education, or Instructional Design.
- Work experience in a manufacturing company preferred with related experience in engineering for aerospace or related industries.
- Practical understanding of training procedures and manufacturing engineering.
- Experience with training creation & delivery
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ownership mentality with strong initiative in managing your own work, and possibly that of others. You should have a natural bias to assume responsibility.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into easily understandable content.
- Proficiency and hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated expertise in Project Management, with the ability to manage multiple training initiatives concurrently.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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