Job Summary
The position focuses on establishing and leading a manufacturing engineering team dedicated to a pioneering autonomous aircraft initiative. The role demands a proactive involvement in key technical decisions and overseeing manufacturing outcomes as the program progresses. A critical aspect is to ensure production readiness throughout various stages, from design and prototyping to full-scale production.
Responsibilities
- Construct and guide the manufacturing engineering team for the autonomous aircraft program.
- Engage actively in technical decision-making and ensure manufacturing deliverables are met.
- Facilitate production readiness encompassing design, prototyping, documentation, equipment, and tooling.
- Manage project budgets and implement continuous improvement processes.
- Coordinate effectively across different functional teams to align on program goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
- Minimum of seven years of experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly within aerospace, defense, or complex hardware sectors.
- At least three years of experience in a managerial or technical leadership capacity.
- Proficiency in developing products from the ground up and scaling production efforts.
- Experience in team leadership, applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
- Ability to manage cross-functional projects and leverage manufacturing systems effectively.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance.
Anduril Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
