NPI Engineer, Dive-XL AUVs

Anduril Industries, Inc.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. in Rhode Island (Quonset Point) is seeking an NPI Engineer with Electrical, Electromechanical, Mechatronic, Process Engineering or DFA background to drive new product introductions from design through pilot to production.

You will bridge design and manufacturing across multiple sites, resolving bottlenecks and transferring critical process knowledge. You will champion DFM/DFX/DFA concepts, collaborate with leadership to manage scope, and mentor engineers while supporting

Responsibilities

• Own the introduction of configuration management decisions in the production system at Quonset and the follow-on impacts across multiple sites
• Champion the DFM/DFX/DFA of existing production designs into the development pipeline
• Collaborate with leadership on to prevent engineering team scope creep to facilitate the on-schedule release of new and/or improved designs
• Design, implement, and continuously improve a standardized knowledge transfer framework between multiple production sites and multiple new product development site, including checklists, templates, communication plans, and stage-gate reviews.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities, ensuring engineering, supply chain, quality, and production deliverables are completed on time.
• For assigned NPI programs, serve as the primary point of contact of the Quonset site for all knowledge transfer activities.
• Deeply embed with the Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing teams from early development through the initial production run to gain expert-level product and process knowledge. Lead the effort to capture this knowledge for future transfer.
• Facilitate Cross-Site collaborations by organizing and leading regular communication forums, technical deep dives, and virtual reviews between Engineering and Operations teams at all involved sites, ensuring alignment and de-conflicting issues.
• Mentor and develop key engineers and technicians at receiving sites, empowering them to become self-sufficient subject matter experts for their product lines.
• Proactively break down "not invented here" barriers and foster a company-wide culture of open communication, shared learning, and standardization.
• Manage engineering change workflows (ECR/ECO) affecting manufacturing of transferred technology, including phase-in/out timelines
• Track risks, issues, and actions with mitigation and escalation when needed.

Job description

Anduril Industries, Inc. in Rhode Island (Quonset Point) is seeking an NPI Engineer with Electrical, Electromechanical, Mechatronic, Process Engineering or DFA background to drive new product introductions from design through pilot to production.

You will bridge design and manufacturing across multiple sites, resolving bottlenecks and transferring critical process knowledge. You will champion DFM/DFX/DFA concepts, collaborate with leadership to manage scope, and mentor engineers while supporting