Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer - High-Volume Assembly

Anduril Industries

Ashville (OH)

On-site

USD 126,000 - 167,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer to join our Ohio team. The role focuses on designing, optimizing, and documenting manual assembly and dispensing processes for high-reliability defense products.

You will develop detailed work instructions, collaborate across design, quality, and production teams, and support new product introductions from prototype to production while maintaining AS9100 standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
8+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry.
Demonstrated expertise in creating clear, detailed work instructions and manufacturing process documentation.
Experience optimizing manual assembly operations and establishing standardized work.
Proven ability to analyze and improve manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles.
Proficiency with CAD software for creating assembly documentation and tooling design.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Experience with manufacturing execution systems and digital work instructions.
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize manual assembly processes to maximize efficiency, quality, and repeatability in a high volume, low-mix production environment.
Develop comprehensive manufacturing work instructions and process documentation with clear visual aids that enable consistent production quality.
Engineer and optimize dispensing operations for adhesives, sealants, thermal materials, and other critical applications.
Provide active lineside support during production, quickly addressing process deviations and implementing solutions to maintain production flow.
Drive issue resolution through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality, and production to ensure manufacturability of new and existing products.
Evaluate and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time, minimize defects, and increase overall manufacturing efficiency.
Develop and validate process parameters, establishing clear control limits to ensure consistent quality.
Support new product introductions by developing robust manufacturing processes that can scale from prototype to production.
Participate in design reviews to provide manufacturing feedback and ensure designs are optimized for assembly.
Utilize AS9100 standards to drive process development and drive issue resolution.