Anduril Industries

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

Anduril Industries$113K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technology related field
  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
  • Genuine interest in manufacturing and eagerness to learn
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T
  • Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with examples
  • Eligible for U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design production lines for Group 1 UAVs to XL-UAVs focusing on composite methods
  • Collaborate cross-functionally for continuous production line improvements
  • Write and execute manufacturing documentation like work instructions and quality plans
  • Facilitate communication between engineering data packages and technicians
  • Resolve manufacturing issues in a schedule-driven environment
  • Develop innovative manufacturing processes for transitioning products to full-rate production
  • Support Program Managers in critical decision-making for delivery timelines
  • Lead root cause corrective actions to eliminate production inefficiencies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package at little to no cost to employees
  • Support for health and recovery
  • Investment in employee well-being
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to competitive equity grants
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB

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 in both a prototype and production environment. This role encompasses everything in the production 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 aircraft manufacturing.

The right person for this role can demonstrate experience within a production environment with discrete examples of process improvements, leading and implementing new manufacturing processes, and leading a larger team through process implementation and improvements.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Work with technicians and other engineers to build production line designs that manufacture anything between a Group 1 UAVs to an XL-UAV with a focus on appropriate composite design and manufacturing methods in mind
  • Work cross functionally to facilitate a continuous improvements on a new production line.
  • 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
  • Develop novel 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
  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
  • 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)
  • Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security 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 leading a team of engineers that interface with different IPTs (Manufacting Ops, Design, Supply Chain, etc)
  • Experience in bonded and/or fastened assemblies of composite, metallic, and plastic components


US Salary Range

$113,000-$149,000 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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