Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Intelligence Systems

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

Anduril Intelligence Systems is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join their team and lead the manufacturing process development for their products.

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, 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $166,000-$220,000 USD
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income protection: life and disability insurance
• Generous time off: highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December
• Family planning and parenting support
• Mental health resources
• Professional development: annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter benefits: company-funded commuter benefits based on your region
• Retirement savings plan: traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options