Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Ghost

The role

You will bridge the gap between design and high-volume production for Unmanned Aerial Systems. You will lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers to support products from early design through production ramps.

What you will do

• Build, mentor, and lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Lead the transition of products from concept to prototype, pilot, and full production.
• Provide daily sustaining support for product lines.
• Work with cross functional teams to drive design for manufacturing best practices.
• Own documentation such as MBOMs and work instructions.
• Uphold and advise on quality management and business application programs.
• Facilitate make versus buy decisions and coordinate with internal supply chain teams.
• Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design.
• Analyze metrics for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Instill a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability.

Required qualifications

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or similar prototyping position.
• Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples.
• An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver hardware in a resource-constrained environment.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Experience building or transforming successful production operation organizations and leading large-scale change management initiatives.
• Harness & PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes.
• Experience leading and managing teams on fast-paced, complex projects.
• Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems.
• Software scripting experience in any language.
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.