Description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
Anduril's Manufacturing Engineering department is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Engineering department develops and implements robust manufacturing processes and tooling solutions to ensure Anduril's defense products are produced efficiently, reliably, and at scale.
As a Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, you will support continuous operations and enable world-class manufacturing of cutting-edge defense products. You will drive Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) by continuously enhancing critical systems, including PLC/HMI logic, robotics, mechanical/electrical subsystems, and conveyance infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and optimize production equipment to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in cost-effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels.
- Champion continuous improvement projects to maximize yield, cycle time, and availability of equipment.
- Work hand-in-hand with process engineering and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues, improve equipment reliability, and provide technical guidance.
- Support operations to aggressively ramp newly launched products to full-scale production.
- Develop SCADA systems to monitor, gather, and process real-time production data.
- Perform in-depth root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement robust corrective and preventive actions to enhance system reliability and uptime.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, quality, and production, to ensure production-related issues are rapidly resolved.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically focused on equipment engineering, automation, or reliability.
- Demonstrated expertise in programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation systems.
- Strong understanding of robotics, motion control systems, and mechanical/electrical subsystems in a production setting.
- Proven ability to lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives resulting in measurable OEE gains.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to implement effective solutions quickly.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Vision Systems for automated inspection and guidance.
- Proficiency in CAD software for equipment design and layout.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Prior experience in the defense, aerospace, or med-tech industries.
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range: $146,000-$194,000 USD.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Income protection: life and disability insurance.
- Generous time off and caregiver & wellness leave.
- Family planning & parenting support.
- Mental health resources.
- Professional development reimbursement.
- Commuter benefits.
- Relocation assistance.
- Retirement savings plan.