Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Ghost

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

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Ghost role is part of Anduril's Drones team, which is seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer to join their rapidly growing team.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between cutting-edge design and efficient, high-volume production for advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) like Bolt, Ghost, Anvil, and future autonomous platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers with deep product knowledge in mechanical, electrical, system integration, and end of line tests
• Lead the transition of products from concept to prototype, pilot, and full production with speed, flexibility, scalability, and first-time quality
• Provide daily sustaining support to ensure each product line performs as intended, including real-time problem-solving related to mechanical fitment issues, electrical and harnessing issues, as well as software and firmware issues
• Work with cross-functional teams during the development process to drive design for manufacturing best practices into the design effort, and help facilitate the transition from design to prototype to rate production
• Own documentation required for successfully manufacturing product group hardware at scale, such as MBOM’s, work instructions & requirements, etc.
• Uphold and advise on quality management and business application programs as they pertain to manufacturing within your area
• Facilitate make versus buy decisions, and coordinate with internal supply chain teams to manage vendors to ensure quality deliveries on time
• Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc.
• Analyze metrics for continuous improvement initiatives (cost reduction, QI reduction & capacity increase)
• Instill a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering product team

Requirements:

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science
• 5+ years in manufacturing or similar prototyping position
• Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
• An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver hardware in a resource-constrained environment
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building or transforming successful production operation organizations and leading large-scale change management initiatives that influence culture, define tools & processes and improve competencies
• Harness & PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes
• Experience leading and managing teams on fast-paced, complex projects
• Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems
• Software scripting experience in any language
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter

Benefits: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits packages.