Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Roadrunner

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Roadrunner Manufacturing team is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own the production processes for the Roadrunner product, a VTOL counter-UAS interceptor. This role involves orchestrating the industrialization of a vital product, covering the entire manufacturing value-chain from current rate to high-volume deployment. Responsibilities include driving Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback, innovating tool design, creating and optimizing production lines, fostering vendor partnerships, embedding quality assurance, and documenting build processes. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure and is eager to contribute to the next generation of Roadrunner products.

Requirements

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 electromechanical hardware
Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment
Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.)
A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and dedication, being prepared to work extended hours and weekends when dictated by critical business priorities

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems
Software scripting experience in any language
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) or equivalent experience
Familiarity with J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent standards
Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus

Responsibilities

Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for a certain product or set of products
Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts
Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes
Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
Work with contract manufacturers across various disciplines (PCBA fab, metallic manufacturing, assembly, etc.) to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production
Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building prototype hardware
Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc.
Travel to suppliers to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement quality procedures

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
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.