Staff Project Engineer, AD&S

The role

This person will drive the execution of Manufacturing Development Plan and Product Development Process stage gate deliverables across AD&S programs. They will work with various engineering and management teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and quality.

What you will do

• Own the execution of MDP and PDP stage gate deliverables for manufacturing engineering.
• Work with PPMs, PMs, Chief Engineers, and ME managers to prepare stage gate review decks.
• Track and drive the closure of stage gate action items, open risks, and manufacturing readiness gaps.
• Serve as the quality bar for ME stage gate content.
• Coordinate across multiple programs to ensure teams hit their gates.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering on ad-hoc, cross-functional projects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across functions.
• Drive one-off projects to completion.
• Identify gaps in stage gate processes and recommend improvements.
• Support the development of stage gate templates, checklists, and standards.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Significant exposure to product development processes, stage gate reviews, and manufacturing readiness assessments.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing development planning.
• Proven track record of working across functions with program management, design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships and drive projects through influence.
• Experience preparing and delivering technical review presentations to senior leadership.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed and proactive.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Personal experience on the production floor building, testing, or supporting hardware manufacturing.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing, particularly with qualified or flight-critical hardware programs.
• Familiarity with AS9100/AS9102 quality management systems.
• Experience with manufacturing readiness level (MRL) assessments or similar maturity frameworks.
• Background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting production transfers or new site stand-ups.
• Proficiency in CAD software and familiarity with modern manufacturing technologies.
• Appropriate clearance classification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Employee life and disability
• Mental health and family planning benefits with all premiums paid by Anduril
• Fully paid medical leave
• Paid company holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional development stipend
• On-site meals fully subsidized during the work week with gourmet kitchens

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.