Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Systems

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, focused on battery systems, to join our rapidly growing team in Quincy, MA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment for battery packs, cell assemblies, and high-voltage power systems
• Design and optimize production processes for efficiency, scalability, quality, and safety, including cell handling, module assembly, welding/bonding, and pack integration
• Provide DFM/A feedback to electrical and mechanical design teams, driving manufacturability into cell selection, pack architecture, thermal management, and pressure vessel integration
• Create and review process maps and work instructions for battery assembly and test
• 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 mechanical, electrical, software, quality, and supply chain, to ensure smooth production ramp-up for new products
• Mentor and support junior engineers and manufacturing staff
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends in energy storage and battery manufacturing to drive innovation within our 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 battery, energy-storage, or electromechanical hardware
• Demonstrated experience bringing battery packs or energy-storage systems from design into production, or an equivalent electromechanical hardware background
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver hardware in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills with expertise in manufacturing
• Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (cell/module assembly, welding, machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.
• A strong passion for manufacturing and a thirst for continuous improvement
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Battery pack or cell design experience, including cell selection, module/pack architecture, BMS integration, thermal management, or safety qualification
• Experience with high-voltage systems and safe work practices for electrical systems up to 400VDC
• Familiarity with cell-joining processes (laser/ultrasonic/resistance welding, wire bonding) and battery test/formation equipment
• Experience in maritime robotics (AUVs, UUVs, USVs, subsea sensors)
• 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
• Experience with large scale, high-mix manufacturing at different stages of product maturity

Benefits Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including a comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) that ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.