Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Development

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team to support Anduril Composites branch in North Carolina. This Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge composite parts and assemblies for numerous business lines across Anduril. This role encompasses everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, MBOM Management, Work Instruction creation, Design for Manufacturability work, work cell optimization, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the composite and metallic structures.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building novel designs of anything between a Group 1 UAVs to an XL-UAV with a focus on appropriate composite design and manufacturing methods in mind
• Own the shaping of novel products that are in the initial design phase to guide decision points that enable higher level of manufacturability prior to initial design release
• Drive the initial builds of composite components and tooling in close conjunction with other cross functional teams (Design, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, etc)
• Create, review, and release manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions, MBOMs, quality plans, inspection requirements, non-conformances to align with overarching facility and program objectives
• Shape communication lines for cross functional alignment. ie communication between the engineering technical data packages and the technicians to ensure composite hardware and tooling are manufactured as designed/analyzed
• Identify and solve manufacturing problems in schedule-driven environment under the constraints of detailed specifications and requirements to achieve the needed quality, delivered on schedule
• Identify, shape, and develop manufacturing processes to lower risk as the product moves from its prototype/LRIP phase into FRP
• Drive RCCAs alongside the quality team to eliminate production blockers and recurring issues

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technology related field
• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field of composite manufacturing in a development environment
• Experience in multiple composite manufacturing processes including (but not limited to): filament winding, autoclave processing, VARTM, prepregs, and hydraulic press processing
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred)
• Experience with MS Office and/or project management software skills
• Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
• Ability to be onsite, local to Morrisville, NC
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, automotive, and/or energetics facilities
• Experience working within a AS9100/NADCAP accredited manufacturing facility
• Proficiency in TeamCenter for digital manufacturing processes
• Experience leading a team of engineers that interface with different IPTs (Manufacting Ops, Design, Supply Chain, etc)
• Experience in bonded and/or fastened assemblies of composite, metallic, and plastic components
• Understanding of CNC Machining operation and limitations – 5-axis routers, lathes, mills, etc