Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Autonomous Airpower

The role

You will drive manufacturing strategy and lead transformational initiatives for autonomous aircraft production. You will architect production systems and develop multi-year manufacturing technology roadmaps.

What you will do

• Drive enterprise-wide manufacturing strategies for autonomous aircraft production.
• Lead transformational initiatives to redefine or establish manufacturing capabilities.
• Architect next-generation production systems.
• Develop manufacturing technology roadmaps spanning 3–5 year horizons.
• Direct large-scale, cross-functional manufacturing programs.
• Establish manufacturing excellence frameworks and engineering standards.
• Pioneer novel manufacturing approaches.
• Serve as the foremost technical authority in your area of specialization.
• Establish design-for-manufacturing frameworks in partnership with design engineering.
• Develop technical career paths and mentor high-potential engineers.

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex hardware production environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience
• Recognized subject matter expertise in one or more manufacturing disciplines
• Experience leading large-scale manufacturing programs or capital improvement portfolios ($2M+)
• Demonstrated history of developing and implementing manufacturing strategies
• Experience architecting production systems or leading new production line standup
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills
• Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent)
• Proficiency with production planning systems (ERP, MES, PLM)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Deep expertise in composite structures, mechanical systems, fluid systems, propulsion, avionics integration, or wire harness manufacturing
• Experience transitioning hardware from prototype through first-article to full-rate production
• Experience with aircraft or autonomous vehicle assembly at scale
• Experience developing proprietary manufacturing processes or methods with intellectual property value
• Knowledge of AS9100, aerospace quality systems, and advanced process control methodologies
• Experience working with Teamcenter, SAP, Oracle, or similar PLM/ERP platforms
• Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants
• 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
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They develop and build collaborative combat aircraft, missiles, and software powered by Lattice OS.