Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Anduril Industries; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Rhode Island is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Quonset. You will own design for manufacturability, tool design and selection, process creation and optimization, vendor sourcing, quality planning, and documentation for cutting‑edge Autonomous Underwater Vehicles.

You will lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, design production processes for efficiency, create drawings, coordinate with Design,

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science.
• 5+ years in electromechanical hardware manufacturing or design.
• Creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in manufacturing.
• Personal experience manufacturing hardware via machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Design and optimize production processes for efficiency, scalability, and quality.
• Create and review technical drawings, blueprints, and process maps.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase productivity.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth ramp-up for new products.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve material quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and manufacturing staff.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends to drive innovation.

Skills

5+ years experience

Technical leadership

Electromechanical hardware

DFM

Manufacturing know-how

Education

Technical degree

Tools

JIRA

Siemens NX

Teamcenter (PLM)

Oracle (ERP)

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 Team

Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. Anduril has brought to the market a unique, ultra‑long‑range, full‑ocean‑depth platform, and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra‑large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on multi‑million‑dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

About the Job

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Quonset, RI. In this role, you will be responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting‑edge Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. You will own Design for Manufacturability (DFM), tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment
• Design and optimize production processes for efficiency, scalability, and quality
• Create and review technical drawings, blueprints, and process maps
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase productivity
• Utilize Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to enhance manufacturing operations
• Oversee the execution of manufacturing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams, including Design, Quality, and Supply Chain, to ensure smooth production ramp‑up for new products
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve material quality and negotiate cost‑effective solutions
• Mentor and support junior engineers and manufacturing staff
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends to drive innovation within the manufacturing processes

Required Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science
• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills with an expertise in manufacturing
• Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.) Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in maritime robotics (AUVs, UUVs, USVs, subsea sensors)
• Experience working with electrical systems up to 400 Vdc
• Subsea cable splicing or fabrication experience
• Experience with pressure vessels and/or industrial pressure test equipment
• Prior experience working with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), or Oracle (ERP) or equivalents
• A strong passion for manufacturing and thirst for continuous improvement
• Experience with large scale high mix manufacturing at different stages of product maturity

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.