Manufacturing Engineer, Roadrunner

Anduril; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Generous PTO plans

Relocation assistance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Anduril in Ashville, OH, seeks a Manufacturing Lead for the Roadrunner product, focusing on driving design for manufacturability and scaling production processes. The role requires overseeing the manufacturing value chain, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates must have a degree in engineering or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience. Training will take place at the Costa Mesa HQ for 3 months, and housing will be provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware.
• Ability to deliver electromechanical hardware creatively in a resource-constrained environment.
• Interest in manufacturing and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing process from prototyping to full-scale production.
• Work with engineers to implement design for manufacturability.
• Act as a liaison for mechanical fabrication and avionics.

Skills

Manufacturing process expertise

Design for manufacturability

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Innovative problem-solving

Education

Degree in engineering, math, or hard science

Tools

Quality management systems

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

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 PRODUCT

The future of defense is being built right now, and Anduril’s Roadrunner product is at its leading edge. Roadrunner is a cutting‑edge VTOL (Vertical Take‑Off and Landing) counter‑UAS interceptor, designed for autonomous air defense operations. It rapidly detects, tracks, and neutralizes hostile unmanned aircraft systems to protect critical assets and personnel.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Roadrunner Team (RLT) 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 for Roadrunner, from current rate to high‑volume deployment. Your responsibilities will span the spectrum: driving design for manufacturability 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. If you thrive under the pressure of scaling a critical product with immediate, real‑world impact, we want you to help us build the next generation of Roadrunner products. This role requires candidates to relocate to Costa Mesa for a 3‑month training program. Housing, transportation, etc. will be provided during your stay.

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 & requirements, 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
• U.S. Citizen Required

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: $99,000 – $131,000 USD

BELEFITS

• 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.

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