Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Road Runner

Anduril Industries•Ashville, OH

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is about much more than just processes; it's about orchestrating the industrialization of a vital product. You will own the entire manufacturing value-chain for Roadrunner, from current rate to high-volume deployment. Your responsibilities will span the spectrum: driving Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback into design, innovating tool design and selection, creating and optimizing high-rate production lines, fostering strategic vendor partnerships, embedding robust quality assurance throughout, and meticulously documenting build processes. If you thrive under the pressure of scaling a critical product with immediate, real-world impact, we want you to help us build the next generation of Roadrunner products. The Roadrunner Team (RLT) will set the standard for building the future at Arsenal-1, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ashville, OH. This team will have the opportunity to train under our world-class manufacturing team at Anduril HQ in Costa Mesa, CA for 3 months before bringing that standard of excellence back to Ohio. This role requires candidates to relocate to Costa Mesa for a 3-month training program. Housing, transportation, etc. will be provided during your stay.

Requirements

Degree in a technical field preferred such as engineering, math, or a hard science
10+ 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
An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and dedication, being prepared to work extended hours and weekends when dictated by critical business priorities
Regular travel between our various locations is an essential component of this role
U.S. Citizen Required

Nice To Haves

Exposure to aircraft programs or other relevant aerospace & defense technologies
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

Responsibilities

Lead the manufacturing of a certain product or set of products, from initial prototyping through large full-scale production.
Work with design engineers 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.
Lead the manufacturing requirements for mechanical fabrication and avionics with subject matter expertise in these areas and key experience in design for manufacturability.
Own documentation required for successfully manufacturing product group hardware at scale, such as MBOM’s, work instructions & requirements, etc.
Lead quality management and business application programs as they pertain to manufacturing within your area.
Collaborate with internal customers and manufacturing planning teams to define capacity planning actions to meet customer needs and expectations.
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.
Develop production and test methodologies and implement best practices to enable scaling production capabilities for larger, more complex products.
Travel to suppliers and partner sites to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement process procedures as required.
Manage and train junior staff, focusing on creating efficient production processes, optimizing assembly, and ensuring technical growth within the engineering team.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents (UK & AUS Roles).
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents (IE Roles).
Anduril covers 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.
Pension plan with employer match (UK & IE Roles).
Superannuation plan (AUS Roles).