Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Composites

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise technology and business model of the 21st centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry Anduril is changing how military systems are designed built and sold. Andurils family of systems is powered by Lattice OS an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy AI computer vision sensor fusion and networking technology to the military in months not years.

Andurils Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and be a subject matter expert in composites manufacturing. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware including static equipment moving ground equipment and complex flight vehicles. 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 manufactured 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:

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the primary technical expert for all composites manufacturing processes assembly and test methodologies.
• Provide expert consultation guidance and mentorship to manufacturing engineers production teams and cross-functional departments.
• Stay abreast of emerging manufacturing technologies materials and industry trends specific to composites manufacturing recommending and championing their adoption where beneficial.
• Evaluate select and integrate new manufacturing technologies and automation solution concepts into production.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes and products adhere strictly to industry standards regulatory requirements and internal quality management systems.

New Product Introduction

• Leverage expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) to seamlessly transition Anduril products from prototype to high-volume production optimizing manufacturability and supply chain scalability
• Collaborate with Design Engineering teams early in the development process to provide feedback for Design For Manufacturability (DFM)
• Establish scalable DFM frameworks that enable consistent execution across multiple products sites and manufacturing partners
• Review and analyze technical data packages (TDPs) for composite components to ensure completeness accuracy and manufacturability before supplier handoff

Process Optimization & Improvement

• Develop and maintain composites workmanship standards process parameters and design rules aligned to evolving product and technology roadmaps
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Six Sigma) to enhance product quality reduce costs decrease cycle times and improve overall operational efficiency.

Collaboration & Communication

• Act as a technical liaison between various departments (Design Quality Supply Chain Test Operations).
• Present complex technical information recommendations and project updates to senior leadership and technical teams.
• Interface with key suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure component manufacturability and quality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering math or a hard science.
• 8 years of experience in a relevant field manufacturing or design
• Demonstrated ability to creatively integrate and deliver in a resource-constrained environment.
• Possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize schedule and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or with assistance at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Knowledge of PLM ERP MES and other related manufacturing planning and management systems.
• Willingness to travel frequently (>25%) to support global manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated success in scaling product testing and production from tens/hundreds to hundreds/thousands.
• Experience in designing and working with molds for composites made from a variety of materials and a thorough understanding of tradeoffs in material selection
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple composite fabrication processes including:
• Autoclave processing
• Resin transfer molding (RTM)
• Vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM)
• Out-of-autoclave processing
• Compression molding
• Filament winding
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

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:

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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