Manufacturing Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

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

The Manufacturing Team at Anduril Composites branch in North Carolina is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team. The role encompasses the entire 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 composite and metallic structures.

Responsibilities:

• Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building and insulating metallic and composite solid rocket motor cases and tooling in close conjunction with design engineering release
• Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building composite nozzles and tooling in close conjunction with design engineering release
• Design tooling necessary for the manufacture of press molded parts
• Write manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions, process specifications, MBOMs, quality plans, inspection requirements, non-conformances
• Work as a conduit between the engineering technical data packages and the technicians to ensure hardware and tooling 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
• Develop manufacturing processes to lower risk as the product moves from its prototype/LRIP phase into FRP
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technology related field
• 3+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing solid rocket motor cases and/or nozzles
• 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 obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Morrisville, NC.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, automotive, and/or energetics facilities
• Experience working within a AS9100/NADCAP accredited manufacturing facility
• Proficiency in TeamCenter for digital manufacturing processes
• Metallic Case and Nozzle manufacturing processes (autoclave processing, EPDM rubber processing, secondary bonding, hydraulic press processing, etc)
• Experience operating within a Digital Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Understanding of CNC Machining operation and limitations – 5-axis routers, lathes, mills, etc

Benefits:

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