Anduril Industries

Manufacturing Engineer, Development

Anduril Industries$70K — $121K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology field
  • 2+ years' experience in relevant manufacturing, particularly with composites
  • Genuine interest in manufacturing and continuous learning
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T
  • Proficient in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred)
  • Familiarity with MS Office and project management tools
  • Demonstrated team leadership skills
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with technicians and engineers to build novel composite designs for UAVs
  • Influence design decisions during the early phase to enhance manufacturability
  • Create and write detailed manufacturing documentation such as work instructions and quality plans
  • Act as a liaison between engineering data packages and technicians to ensure proper manufacturing of composite hardware
  • Address and resolve manufacturing issues within a schedule-driven environment
  • Develop processes to mitigate risks as products transition from prototype to full-rate production
  • Work alongside Program Managers to make timely decisions for on-time delivery
  • Drive root cause corrective actions with the quality team to remove production obstacles

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits with little to no cost to employees
  • Support for recovery and personal development
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in full-time offers
  • Top-tier benefits package for full-time employees
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team to support Anduril Composites branch in North Carolina. This Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge composite parts and assemblies for numerous business lines across Anduril. This role encompasses everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, MBOM Management, Work Instruction creation, Design for Manufacturability work, work cell optimization, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the composite and metallic structures.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building novel designs of anything between a Group 1 UAVs to an XL-UAV with a focus on appropriate composite design and manufacturing methods in mind
  • Work with design engineering teams in the design phase to influence decision points that enable higher level of manufacturability prior to initial design release
  • Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building composite components and tooling in close conjunction with design engineering teams
  • Write manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions, MBOMs, quality plans, inspection requirements, non-conformances, while also completing said work instructions, quality plans, and inspections alongside a team of technicians and inspectors
  • Work as a conduit between the engineering technical data packages and the technicians to ensure composite hardware and tooling are manufactured as designed/analyzed
  • Solve manufacturing problems in schedule-driven environment under the constraints of detailed specifications and requirements to achieve the needed quality, delivered on schedule
  • Develop manufacturing processes to lower risk as the product moves from its prototype/LRIP phase into FRP
  • Work with the Program Managers to inform critical decision points to ensure on-time delivery
  • Drive RCCAs alongside the quality team to eliminate production blockers and recurring issues
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technology related field
  • 2+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably with a focus on one or more composite manufacturing methods
  • A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T
  • Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred)
  • Experience with MS Office and/or project management software skills
  • Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
  • Ability to be onsite, local to Morrisville, NC
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, automotive, and/or energetics facilities
  • Experience working within a AS9100/NADCAP accredited manufacturing facility
  • Proficiency in TeamCenter for digital manufacturing processes
  • Experience in multiple composite manufacturing processes including (but not limited to): filament winding, autoclave processing, VARTM, prepregs, and hydraulic press processing
  • Understanding of CNC Machining operation and limitations - 5-axis routers, lathes, mills, etc


US Salary Range

$70,000-$121,000 USD

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:

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.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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