Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Low Observable

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 190,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Equity grants

Health and recovery support

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Low Observable) to scale LO materials/coatings production at Arsenal 1 in Ashville, OH. The role blends manufacturing, quality, and engineering to drive repeatable LO processes and MRB disposition.

You will own process specifications, CAPA programs, FAI support, and collaboration with design and supply chain to ensure producibility of LO features for advanced defense systems. A U.S. person is required for ITAR/EAR considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 3+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing with LO materials/coatings.
• Experience in MRB and nonconformance disposition.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 and quality tools (SPC, FMEA, 8D, FAI/AS9102).
• Hands-on coating application, cure cycles, surface prep, adhesion testing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain LO manufacturing processes for RAM/RAS coatings and bonded composites.
• Lead MRB activities, nonconformance disposition, and CAPA tracking.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process specs, and inspection criteria.
• Drive CAPA initiatives and monitor MRB trends for process improvements.
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Supply Chain on manufacturability in early design.

Skills

MRB experience

AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge

GD&T literacy

Root-cause problem solving

Coating application knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

Windchill

SAP

PLM/MES systems

Job description

Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Low Observable

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

We are looking for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Low Observable Systems)to support our Fury autonomous aircraft program at our Arsenal 1 facility in Ashville, OH. Anduril's manufacturing teams are scaling production of low observable (LO) structures and coatings — radar absorbent materials (RAM/RAS), specialty topcoats, and composite assemblies — that give our air and sea systems a survivability edge. We're looking for a Low Observable Manufacturing & MRB Quality Engineer to own both the manufacturing process engineering for LO materials/coatings and the Material Review Board (MRB) disposition process for nonconforming material across LO and composite build lines. This is a hands‑on, floor‑facing role that sits at the intersection of manufacturing, quality, and engineering.

What You'll Do

• Develop, qualify, and sustain manufacturing processes for low observable treatments, including surface preparation, RAM/RAS application, specialty coatings (e.g., primers, conductive/non‑conductive topcoats), and bonded composite structures
• Serve as a voting/engineering member of the Material Review Board (MRB), leading root cause investigations and dispositioning nonconforming material (use-as-is, rework, repair, scrap) in accordance with AS9100/ISO 9001 and customer/program requirements
• Author and maintain work instructions, process specifications, travelers, and inspection criteria for LO and coatings processes
• Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs to close out nonconformances and prevent recurrence; track MRB trends and feed data back into process control plans
• Partner with Design, Quality, and Supply Chain to assess manufacturability and producibility of LO features early in the design cycle
• Support first article inspection (FAI/AS9102), process validation, and statistical process control (SPC) for coating thickness, cure, adhesion, and RCS-relevant surface properties
• Coordinate with NDI/NDT and quality inspection teams to define acceptance criteria for coating integrity, bond lines, and composite defects
• Lead or support root cause/corrective action (RCCA) investigations using structured problem‑solving (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) for escapes and internal nonconformances
• Own documentation and configuration control for LO/coatings specs, ensuring compliance with internal material specs and applicable military/industry standards
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time on LO production lines
• Support audits (internal, customer, and regulatory) related to quality systems, MRB records, and LO process compliance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing, with direct exposure to low observable materials, coatings, composites, or RAM/RAS processes
• Demonstrated experience participating in or leading a Material Review Board (MRB) process, including nonconformance disposition and root cause/corrective action
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management systems and standard quality tools (SPC, FMEA, 8D, FAI/AS9102)
• Hands‑on familiarity with coating application processes (spray, dip, or specialty application), cure cycles, surface prep, and adhesion/bond testing
• Ability to read and author engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications; GD&T literacy
• Strong root‑cause problem‑solving skills and comfort working directly on the manufacturing floor
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to export control (ITAR/EAR) requirements on this program; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar cross‑section (RCS) testing, RAM/RAS material characterization, or electromagnetic test methods
• Prior work on classified or SAP (Special Access Program) low observable programs
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification
• Experience with composite layup, autoclave/oven cure processing, and bonded structure repair
• Familiarity with PLM/MRP/MES systems (e.g., Windchill, SAP) for traveler and nonconformance records
• Active DoD security clearance (Secret or higher)

US Salary Range

$190,000 - $252,000 USD

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:

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