Manufacturing Engineer II, Autonomous Airpower

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Air Dominance and Strike Division is one of Andurils fastest growing most technically complex divisions. We develop and build collaborative combat aircraft missiles and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. We are scaling production of autonomous aircraft across our manufacturing facilities. Manufacturing Engineering drives process development production readiness and the transition from prototype to rate ensuring that what Design engineers create can be built reliably repeatedly and at scale.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to join the Autonomous Airpower manufacturing team in Costa Mesa California. You will own portions of the manufacturing value chain for autonomous aircraft hardware implementing and refining manufacturing processes to hit production targets and quality standards. This role spans the full breadth of manufacturing engineering disciplines and may focus on one or more of the following areas depending on your background: structures and composites mechanical systems (landing gear doors actuators) fluid systems (hydraulic fuel pneumatic) propulsion integration avionics or harnessing and electrical integration.

At this level you are expected to execute manufacturing engineering projects with moderate supervision manage your own timelines and priorities and begin mentoring junior engineers and technicians. You bring solid manufacturing fundamentals hands-on experience on a production floor and the ability to analyze workflows identify bottlenecks and drive targeted improvements. You are comfortable designing tooling and fixtures troubleshooting production issues in real time and translating technical constraints into actionable information for cross-functional partners.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Own the manufacturing value chain for assigned aircraft subsystems or assemblies from process development through work instruction authoring tooling definition and production support
• Implement and refine manufacturing processes to achieve production targets and quality standards for your subsystems
• Analyze current workflows to identify bottlenecks and drive targeted cycle time reductions
• Author and maintain work instructions quality plans inspection requirements and manufacturing BOMs that enable technicians to build hardware consistently
• Proficiently utilize CAD software to design tooling fixtures and production layouts for aircraft assemblies
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback to design engineering communicating manufacturing constraints and suggesting alternatives based on hands-on production experience
• Execute assigned manufacturing engineering projects managing timelines coordinating with vendors and internal teams and tracking progress to engineering leadership
• Troubleshoot production issues in real time developing practical solutions to minimize downtime on the factory floor
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools (5S value stream mapping FMEA) to specific production areas and lead smaller improvement initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians providing guidance on routine assignments and manufacturing best practices

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace defense or complex hardware production environments
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Aerospace Manufacturing Electrical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated experience implementing and refining manufacturing processes on a production floor
• Experience authoring work instructions manufacturing plans and quality documentation for hardware builds
• Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA SolidWorks NX or equivalent) for tooling and fixture design
• Experience managing manufacturing engineering projects including timelines vendor coordination and resource allocation
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience in a production environment
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in one or more of the following: composite structures mechanical systems (landing gear flight controls doors) fluid systems (hydraulic fuel pneumatic) propulsion avionics integration or wire harness manufacturing
• Experience transitioning hardware from prototype or first-article builds to rate production
• Experience with aircraft or autonomous vehicle assembly
• Knowledge of AS9100 aerospace quality systems and non-conformance management processes
• Experience applying Lean Six Sigma or structured continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working with Teamcenter SAP Oracle or similar PLM/ERP platforms
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance

US Salary Range

$129000 - $171000 USD

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:

Benefits

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