Manufacturing Engineer, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own the manufacturing value chain and drive high-rate production of critical hardware. You will participate in a three-month training program in Costa Mesa, CA before returning permanently to Ashville, OH, ensuring scalable processes and robust documentation.

You will work with design engineers to implement DFМ practices, design for manufacturability, and build and optimize production lines, while coordinating with suppliers and internal

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, math, or hard science from an accredited program.
• 3+ years in manufacturing or electromechanical hardware design.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends as needed; travel required.
• Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing value chain from current rate to high-volume production.
• Drive DFA feedback into design and optimize tool design and selection.
• Create and optimize high-rate production lines and supplier partnerships.
• Embed quality assurance throughout the manufacturing process.
• Document MBOMs, work instructions, and process flows for scale.
• Collaborate with planning to meet capacity and customer needs.
• Analyze metrics for continuous improvement and cost reduction.

Skills

3+ years experience

Security clearance

Willing to travel

Education

Technical degree (engineering/math/science)

Tools

Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt+)

Job description

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 Site

Anduril, a leader in autonomous systems and weapons manufacturing, is building Arsenal-1, its first hyperscale manufacturing facility, just south of Columbus, Ohio in Pickaway County. Arsenal-1 is redefining the scale and speed that autonomous systems and weapons can be produced for the United States and its allies and partners. This is a monumental and essential step toward rebuilding America’s defense industrial base, strengthening America’s warfighting capabilities, and enhancing deterrence amid rising international threats.

About The Team

The Connected Warfare team focused on the modernization of the command and control systems of U.S. and Allied forces. New technologies and new adversaries demand a new approach to battlefield intelligence, and our products are rapidly scaling in production to deliver the volumes that our customers need. As an Manufacturing Engineer you will set the standard for building the future at Arsenal-1, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ashville, OH. This team will have the opportunity to train under our world-class manufacturing team at Anduril HQ in Costa Mesa, CA for 3 months before bringing that standard of excellence back to Ohio.

About The Job

This role is about much more than just processes; it's about orchestrating the industrialization of a vital product. You will own the entire manufacturing value-chain, from current rate to high-volume deployment. Your responsibilities will span the spectrum: driving Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback into design, innovating tool design and selection, creating and optimizing high-rate production lines, fostering strategic vendor partnerships, embedding robust quality assurance throughout, and meticulously documenting build processes.

• This role requires new hires to temporarily relocate to Costa Mesa for a 3-month training program. Housing, transportation, etc. will be provided during your stay. After this, you will return permanently to the Ashville, OH area.

What You'll Do

• Execute the manufacturing of a certain product or set of products, from initial prototyping through large full-scale production.
• Work with design engineers during the development process to drive design for manufacturing best practices into the design effort, and help facilitate the transition from design to prototype to rate production.
• Act as a manufacturing liaison for mechanical fabrication and avionics with subject matter expertise in these areas and key experience in design for manufacturability.
• Own documentation required for successfully manufacturing product group hardware at scale, such as MBOM’s, work instructions, and process flows, etc.
• Advise on quality management and business application programs as they pertain to manufacturing within your area.
• Collaborate with internal customers and manufacturing planning teams to define capacity planning actions to meet customer needs and expectations.
• Analyze metrics for continuous improvement initiatives (cost reduction, QI reduction & capacity increase).
• Instill a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering product team.
• Develop production and test methodologies and implement best practices to enable scaling production capabilities for larger, more complex products.
• Travel to suppliers and partner sites to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement process procedures as required.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field preferred such as engineering, math, or a hard science.
• 3+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment.
• An attitude of world‑class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning.
• Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and dedication, being prepared to work extended hours and weekends when dictated by critical business priorities.
• Regular travel between our various locations is an essential component of this role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to aircraft programs or other relevant aerospace & defense technologies.
• Software scripting experience in any language.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent standards.

US Salary Range

$126,000—$167,000 USD

Benefits

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: 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.

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