Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing EngineerAnduril 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 century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's 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.About The JobWe are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own the recertification and repair operation for our Dive-LD Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) in Quonset, RI. In this role, you will be the process owner for vehicles and major assemblies returning from the field for diagnosis, repair, and recertification, as well as for scheduled refurbishment and overhaul of fielded assets. You will own the repair process from intake through recert test, partner with Design and Sustaining Engineering to close the loop on field failures, and stand up the routings, work instructions, tooling, and test flows needed to scale a depot-level operation alongside a still-maturing production line.What You'll DoOwn the end-to-end manufacturing process for recertification, repair, and refurbishment/overhaul of returned AUVs and major subassembliesLead intake and disposition of field returns: triage incoming units, drive failure analysis with Quality and Design Engineering, and partner with the Material Review Board (MRB) to disposition non-conforming hardware quickly and traceablyDevelop and maintain repair routings, work instructions, tooling, and inspection criteria specific to the recert/repair line — distinct from new-build flowsDefine and own the recertification test flow that gates a repaired or overhauled vehicle's return to service, in partnership with Test Engineering and QualityClose the feedback loop to Design and Sustaining Engineering: turn field failure data into prioritized design changes, ECRs, and process improvementsStand up planning, scheduling, and material flows for refurb/overhaul cycles, coordinating with Supply Chain on long-lead spares and obsolescenceApply Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to reduce turnaround time, scrap, and rework on the recert/repair lineCoordinate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Test, and Field Service, to ensure repaired hardware meets the same standards as new productionMentor and support junior engineers and manufacturing technicians working the recert/repair lineStay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends in depot operations, sustainment, and reliability engineering to drive innovation in how we keep the fleet readyRequired QualificationsDegree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science5+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardwareDemonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated technical leadership skills with an expertise in manufacturingPersonal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.) Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plusEligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearancePreferred QualificationsDirect experience standing up or running a recertification, repair, refurbishment, or depot-level operation for complex electromechanical systemsExperience leading field return / RMA processes — intake, triage, failure analysis, and disposition of returned hardwareExperience developing repair-specific routings, work instructions, and recertification test flows distinct from new-build productionFamiliarity with sustainment engineering practices: reliability data analysis, root cause / corrective action (RCCA), and closing the loop from field failures back to designExperience coordinating with Field Service or customer support teams on returned assets and warranty repair programsExperience in maritime robotics (AUVs, UUVs, USVs, subsea sensors)Experience working with electrical systems up to 400VDcPrior experience working with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), or Oracle (ERP) or equivalentsA strong passion manufacturing and thirst for continuous improvementExperience with large scale high mix manufacturing at different stages of product maturityUS Salary Range $147,000 —$196,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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