Description
Anduril's Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team to support Anduril Composites branch in North Carolina.
This Manufacturing Team is responsible for manufacturing prototypes as well as executing in a production environment.
The role encompasses everything in a production manufacturing value-chain, including MBOM Management, Work Instruction creation, Design for Manufacturability work, work cell optimization, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the composite and metallic structures.
The right person for this role can demonstrate experience in composite and metallic structural assembly in a fast-paced environment in a LRIP and FRP environment.
This person will also demonstrate the ability to work across multiple functions (Manufacturing Operations, Design, Quality, Leadership, Supply Chain, etc.) to achieve a successful manufacturing approach, flow, and build.
Responsibilities
- Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes.
- Write manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions, MBOMs, quality plans, inspection requirements, non-conformances, while also completing said work instructions, quality plans, and inspections alongside a team of technicians and inspectors.
- Work as a conduit between the engineering technical data packages and the technicians to ensure products are manufactured as designed/analyzed.
- Solve manufacturing problems in a schedule-driven environment under the constraints of detailed specifications and requirements to achieve the needed quality, while delivering on schedule.
- Drive work cell design and optimization to ensure quality and efficiency targets are maintained and managed.
- Work with the Program Managers to inform critical decision points to ensure on-time delivery.
- Drive RCCAs alongside the quality team to eliminate production blockers and recurring issues.
- Help form and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a production environment.
- Create detailed simulation models to help inform capacity planning and production line balancing.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technology-related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing of airframe structural components and/or assemblies in a production environment.
- A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T.
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred).
- Experience with MS Office and/or project management software skills.
- Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples.
- Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Morrisville, NC.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, automotive, and/or energetics facilities in a production environment.
- Experience working within an AS9100 accredited manufacturing facility (or similar accreditation).
- Experience in Plant Simulation (Seimens product).
- Proficiency in TeamCenter for digital manufacturing processes.
- Composite and metallic manufacturing processes (autoclave processing, autofeed drilling, etc.).
- Understanding of a FSDA approach to manufacturing.
- Understanding of CNC Machining operation and limitations – 5-axis routers, lathes, mills, etc.
Benefits
Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive and competitive benefits packages.