Staff Manufacturing Process Engineer - Defense, Equity

Anduril Industries; Ashville (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead the manufacturing process development for our defense hardware. You will own end-to-end manufacturing, drive DFMA feedback, and design novel tooling for fabrication and assembly. You will collaborate with contract manufacturers, build production lines for complex assemblies, and ensure documentation and quality plans accompany scaled production.

A U.S. Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• 12+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry
• Clear, detailed work instructions and manufacturing process documentation experience
• Experience optimizing manual assembly operations and establishing standardized work
• Lean manufacturing principles for process improvement
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for quick solutions
• Proficiency with CAD software for assembly documentation and tooling design
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems and digital work instructions
• Familiarity with SPC and capability studies
• Knowledge of DFMA principles
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing of Anduril’s intelligence systems across all manufacturing steps
• Provide design for manufacturability and assembly feedback
• Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly
• Develop process flows and production lines for sub-assemblies
• Evaluate and disposition non-conformances of hardware
• Write work instructions, quality plans, and inspection requirements
• Iterate on assembly processes with lessons learned
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers for quick-turn and scale
• Work hands-on with technicians and engineers to build prototype hardware
• Contribute to mechanical or electrical design and interconnects

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead the manufacturing process development for our defense hardware. You will own end-to-end manufacturing, drive DFMA feedback, and design novel tooling for fabrication and assembly. You will collaborate with contract manufacturers, build production lines for complex assemblies, and ensure documentation and quality plans accompany scaled production.

A U.S. Secret clearance is required.