Manufacturing Engineer

Anduril Industries•Morrisville, NC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team to support Anduril Composites branch in North Carolina. This Manufacturing Team is responsible for manufacturing prototypes as well executing in a production environment. This role encompasses everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, 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 the composite and metallic structures. The right person for this role can demonstrate experience in composite and metallic structural assembly in a fast paced environment in a LRIP and FRP environment. This person will also demonstrate the ability to work across multiple functions (Manufacturing Operations, Design, Quality, Leadership, Supply Chain, etc) to achieve a successful manufacturing approach, flow, and build.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technology related field
3+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing of airframe structural components and/or assemblies in a production environment
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
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting aerospace, defense, automotive, and/or energetics facilities in a production environment
Experience working within a AS9100 accredited manufacturing facility (or similar accreditation)
Experience in Plant Simulation (Seimens product)
Proficiency in TeamCenter for digital manufacturing processes
Composite and metallic manufacturing processes (autoclave processing, autofeed drilling, etc)
Understanding of a FSDA approach to manufacturing
Understanding of CNC Machining operation and limitations – 5-axis routers, lathes, mills, etc

Responsibilities

Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes
Write manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions, MBOMs, quality plans, inspection requirements, non-conformances, while also completing said work instructions, quality plans, and inspections alongside a team of technicians and inspectors
Work as a conduit between the engineering technical data packages and the technicians to ensure products are manufactured as designed/analyzed
Solve manufacturing problems in schedule-driven environment under the constraints of detailed specifications and requirements to achieve the needed quality, while delivering on schedule
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
Help form and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a production environment
Create detailed simulation models to help inform capacity planning and production line balancing

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
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.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.