Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Propulsion Avionics

Anduril Industries

Job Location:

Costa Mesa, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 146000 - 194000

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE TEAM

Andurils Manufacturing team is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Propulsion Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware for the Core Technologies Platform. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain including but not limited to Design for Manufacturability work tool design & selection process creation & optimization vendor sourcing & interaction quality planning and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns.

The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership on solving a technical challenge with a creative physical solution that they either personally manufacturing or oversaw manufacturing on in a fast-paced resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment then this role is for you.

WHAT YOULL DO

Build mentor and lead a high-performing team of Electrical Manufacturing Engineers and Specialists with deep product knowledge in avionics PCBA and harnessing fabrication propulsion testing turbomachinery and system integration.
Leverage expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) to seamlessly transition PCBA harnessing and integration from prototype to high-volume production optimizing manufacturability and supply chain scalability.
Be a strong partner with Product Quality Engineering to drive and support RCCA burndowns that tackle key issues both internally and externally to EW Production.
Collaborate with Design Engineering teams early in the development process to feedback Design For Manufacturability.
Define workflows with cross functional teams for effective collaboration.
Collaborate with Design Engineering teams in early to late phases of the development process to provide DFx for smooth NPI transitions.
Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for a certain product or set of products.
Develop process flows breaking down large complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes.
Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design including interconnects board fabrication and inspection etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in a technical field preferred such as engineering math or a hard science.
8 years of experience in a relevant field preferably manufacturing or design of avionics or electrical systems.
Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver avionics hardware in a resource-constrained environment.
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 bring up assembly operations for electrical assemblies.
Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining fabrication soldering assembly etc.); work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.
Proficient at ERP CAD PLM and FRACAS software.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Avionics or Propulsion Products that require system AI&T (assembly integration and test).
Hands-on experience with software & firmware flashing or end-of-line testing & troubleshooting.
Demonstrated success in scaling product testing and production from tens/hundreds to hundreds/thousands.
Skills in cost analysis cost reduction strategies and managing production budgets.
Software scripting experience in any language.

US Salary Range

$146000 - $194000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Healthcare Benefits

US Roles:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles:We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members bond with a new baby or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g. IVF preservation) adoption and gestational carriers along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources:Access free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services such as legal and financial support are also available.
Professional Development:Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits:Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance:Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

US Roles:Traditional 401(k) Roth and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles:Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles:Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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ABOUT THE TEAMAndurils Manufacturing team is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Propulsion Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware for the Core Technologies Platform. This responsibility includes everything in the ma...