Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Quonset, RI.
In this role, you will be responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge Autonomous Underwater Vehicles.
You will own Design for Manufacturability (DFM), tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation.
Key Skills for This Role
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ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. Anduril has brought to the market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platform, and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on multi-million-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations. As our Maritime team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about subsea robotics and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Quonset, RI. In this role, you will be responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. You will own Design for Manufacturability (DFM), tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment
Design and optimize production processes for efficiency, scalability, and quality
Create and review technical drawings, blueprints, and process maps
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase productivity
Utilize Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to enhance manufacturing operations
Oversee the execution of manufacturing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Quality, and Supply Chain, to ensure smooth production ramp-up for new products
Collaborate with suppliers to improve material quality and negotiate cost-effective solutions
Mentor and support junior engineers and manufacturing staff
Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends to drive innovation within the manufacturing processes
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science
- 5+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
- Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a fast-paced environment environment
- Demonstrated technical leadership skills with an expertise in manufacturing
- Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.) Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in maritime robotics (AUVs, UUVs, USVs, subsea sensors)
- Experience working with electrical systems up to 400VDc
- Subsea cable splicing or fabrication experience
- Experience with pressure vessels and/or industrial pressure test equipment
- Prior experience working with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), or Oracle (ERP) or equivalents
- A strong passion manufacturing and thirst for continuous improvement
- Experience with large scale high mix manufacturing at different stages of product maturity
- US Salary Range$147,000—$196,000 USD
- The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.) Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus
Benefits
- At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
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Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
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To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment
- Design and optimize production processes for efficiency, scalability, and quality
- Create and review technical drawings, blueprints, and process maps
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase productivity
- Utilize Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to enhance manufacturing operations
- Oversee the execution of manufacturing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Quality, and Supply Chain, to ensure smooth production ramp-up for new products
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve material quality and negotiate cost-effective solutions
- Mentor and support junior engineers and manufacturing staff
- Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends to drive innovation within the manufacturing processes
About Anduril Industries
Defense technology company building autonomous systems and AI-powered platforms including drones, counter-UAS solutions, and command-and-control software for U.S. and allied forces.
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