Industrial Engineer, Production Controls & Simulation

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Junior
Data Science and Analytics
Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air, utilizing its proprietary Lattice platform to enhance intelligence, su...

Aerospace & Defense
1K-5K
Founded 2017
$2200M raised

Description

  • Develop and maintain discrete event simulation models of maritime manufacturing processes to support production planning and facility layout decisions.
  • Build and operate critical chain project management models to drive production scheduling and resource leveling.
  • Write scripts and build automated workflows to streamline production control tasks and improve planning throughput.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing technology teams to validate simulation assumptions against physical reality and implement process improvements.
  • Provide data-driven analysis to support capital equipment investments, make-vs-buy decisions, and capacity planning.
  • Create visualizations and reports that help cross-functional teams understand factory behavior and make informed decisions.
  • Identify production bottlenecks, resource conflicts, and capacity constraints before they affect operations.
  • Translate analytical insights into actionable production control decisions for the factory.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 2+ years of experience in simulation modeling, production planning, or industrial engineering.
  • Foundational knowledge of discrete event simulation concepts and at least one DES platform such as FlexSim, Simio, AnyLogic, Arena, or equivalent.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
  • Willingness to integrate new technology into workflows by writing scripts, automating processes, and adopting new tools.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Python, Excel, or similar.
  • Ability to work directly with manufacturing teams to implement process improvements based on simulation and analytical results.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Master's degree or coursework emphasis in Operations Research, simulation, or optimization is preferred.
  • Experience with critical chain project management concepts or tools such as Aurora from Stottler Henke, ProChain, or similar is preferred.
  • Experience scripting or building automated workflows to support production planning or engineering processes is preferred.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing environments such as shipyard, aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing is preferred.
  • Programming skills in Python for custom analysis, automation, and integration are preferred.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, or Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.
  • Experience with digital twin concepts or integration of simulation with production systems such as MES or ERP is preferred.
  • Internship or project experience in factory layout, capacity planning, or production scheduling is preferred.

Benefits

  • US base salary range of $86,000 to $114,000.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for US roles at little to no cost.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Competitive PTO with a holiday hiatus in December.
  • Caregiver and Wellness Leave for family care, new baby bonding, or personal medical needs.
  • Family planning and parenting support, including fertility treatment, adoption, and gestational carrier coverage.
  • Free 24/7 mental health resources, including therapy and life coaching, plus legal and financial support services.
  • Annual reimbursement for professional development.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits based on region.
  • Relocation assistance available depending on role eligibility.
  • Retirement savings options, including a 401(k), Roth, and after-tax mega backdoor Roth for US roles.

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