Staff Manufacturing Process Engineer (Intel Systems - Arsenal)

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

Job summary

Anduril Intelligence Systems is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead the manufacturing process development for defense hardware, including static equipment and complex vehicles, in the United States.

You will own manufacturing across all steps, provide design for manufacturability feedback, develop tooling solutions, and write production workflows and quality plans. Collaboration with contract manufacturers and travel to suppliers will be necessary to scale production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 12+ years of manufacturing process development experience.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Experience creating detailed work instructions and process documentation.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and standard work.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing of intelligence systems across all steps.
• Provide design for manufacturability and assembly feedback.
• Develop tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly.
• Develop process flows and production line layouts.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers for scale-up.
• Write work instructions and quality plans.
• Travel to suppliers to source and solve production issues.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

CAD software

Cross-functional teamwork

SPC

DFMA

Security clearance

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Manufacturing execution systems

SMT processes

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 Intelligence Systems is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and lead the manufacturing process development for our products. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and complex vehicles. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware.

The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership on solving a technical challenge with a creative, physical, solution that they either personally manufacturing or oversaw manufacturing on, in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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, breaking down large, complex assemblies into sub-assemblies and processes and building out their production lines
• Evaluate and disposition non-conformances of hardware
• Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
• Iterate on assembly processes to incorporate lessons learned
• Work with contract manufacturers across various disciplines (PCBA fab, metallic manufacturing, assembly, etc.) to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production
• Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building prototype hardware
• Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc.
• Travel to suppliers to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement quality procedures

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
• 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
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to implement effective solutions quickly
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
• 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
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles
• Currently possesses an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Harness & PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Software scripting experience in any language

US Salary Range

$143,000—$180,000 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:

Benefits

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.