Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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

The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is on a mission to build next-generation solid rocket motors for a safer, more connected world.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead the development and implementation of multiple complex manufacturing processes from concept to design.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of multiple complex manufacturing processes from concept to design
• Develop novel processing solutions for assembly of solid fuel rocket motors at high volumes
• Establish engineering standards and best practices
• Independently evaluate and recommend significant capital equipment with ROI analysis
• Manage CapEx projects from concept to implementation
• Control project budgets of significant scale with on-time and on-budget delivery
• Develop process flows, simplifying complex and critical operations into user-friendly operations that maintain exceedingly high levels of safety and quality
• Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing hardware at scale
• Work with contract manufacturers across various disciplines to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production
• Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, developing production-ready processes
• Mentor and guide new engineers
• Manage and optimize established full-rate production processes
• Communicate complex technical concepts across all levels of the organization
• Travel to suppliers to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement quality procedures as needed

Requirements:

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science
• 10+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or product processing
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver processes and products on time in a safe manner that meets or exceeds the required parameters defined by the product
• Demonstrated continuous improvement and process development skills and techniques
• Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data

Preferred Qualifications:

• High-rate production experience with safety-critical industries
• Hands-on experience with solid fuel rocket motors
• New product development experience
• Factory commissioning experience
• Demonstrated experience with large and complex CapEx projects

Benefits:

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive and competitive benefits packages