Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Drones

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Andurils Drones team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join our rapidly growing this pivotal role you will be responsible for bridging the gap between cutting-edge design and efficient high-volume production for our advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) like Bolt Ghost Anvil and future autonomous platforms.

As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Drones you will support products from the early design phase develop/improve the manufacturing process and support production ramps for several products. The diverse responsibilities of this role will require you to leverage your technical expertise as well as leadership skills to set objectives build cross-functional teams and drive rapid project execution. You will play a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing processes reducing costs and increasing efficiencies on existing technologies while also developing new products and scaling to full scale production.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• 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 team (design quality supply chain etc.) 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 MBOMs 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

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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