ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and managing a manufacturing engineering team over a subset of Anduril's products to drive process improvements, ensure the highest quality of production, and support the development and implementation of new products. You will play a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiencies on existing technologies while also developing new products and scaling to full scale production.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Lead the manufacturing engineering team building Fury from initial prototyping through large full-scale production - setting goals, providing direction, and evaluating performance.
- Develop and execute strategic plans for production capabilities, incorporating new technologies and methodologies.
- Interface with key external customers in communicating the strategic vision and plans for building group 5 aircraft from development to full rate production.
- Own documentation required for successfully manufacturing product group hardware at scale, such as work instructions, inspection plans & requirements, etc.
- Collaborate with product development teams to ensure manufacturability of new designs and smooth transition from prototype to production.
- Assist in the selection, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and processes, ensuring optimal integration into production lines.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that result in cost reduction, quality enhancement, and throughput maximization.
- Manage budgets and forecast future manufacturing needs, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
- Establish and maintain robust training and documentation programs to enhance team skills and promote cross-functional knowledge sharing.
- Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering department.
- Serve as the technical expert and point of contact for manufacturing engineering issues, providing guidance and support to resolve complex problems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches, from initial design through to full-scale production.
- Liaise with vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of equipment and materials and maintain quality standards.
- Analyze production metrics and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within the manufacturing process.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
- Experience developing products from scratch and successfully scaling to production in industry leading timeframes.
- Proven track record of leading teams, developing new products and processes, and cradle to grave ownership.
- Experience driving process improvements in a manufacturing setting.
- An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
- A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning.
- Excellent project management skills and experience leading cross-functional projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Ability to generate and manage metrics and dashboards.
- Technical expertise in manufacturing systems (MES, ERP, etc.).
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exposure to aircraft programs or other relevant aerospace & defense technologies.
- Knowledge of low observable coating, energetics, mission systems, and propulsion manufacturing.
- Previous experience designing, building out, and commissioning factories (greenfield or brownfield).
- Proficient in CAD software and familiar with modern manufacturing technologies and automation.
- Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.
- Masters degree in engineering, business, or related field.
