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Salary: USD 132,000 - 175,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming military capabilities through advanced autonomous systems, AI, and sensor fusion technology. The Maritime team is fielding next-generation Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for seabed exploration, operating ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platforms at scale from large to extra-large vehicle sizes. The company is executing multi-million-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) operations.
As an NPI Engineer on the Dive-XL team in Quonset Point, RI, you will own the successful launch of new products and product generations across global manufacturing sites. You will serve as the critical bridge between design and production teams, architecting and executing bi-directional knowledge transfer from initial NPI/pilot sites through rate production facilities. Your primary mission is identifying, mitigating, and resolving process bottlenecks and project dependencies while owning knowledge transfers between production sites.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning configuration management decisions in the production system at Quonset and coordinating follow-on impacts across multiple sites
- Championing Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for X (DFX) principles in the development pipeline
- Collaborating with leadership to prevent engineering scope creep and facilitate on-schedule product releases
- Designing, implementing, and continuously improving standardized knowledge transfer frameworks between multiple production and development sites, including checklists, templates, communication plans, and stage-gate reviews
- Coordinating cross-functional activities to ensure engineering, supply chain, quality, and production deliverables are completed on time
- Serving as the primary point of contact for the Quonset site on assigned NPI programs
- Deeply embedding with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing teams from early development through initial production runs to capture expert-level product and process knowledge
- Facilitating cross-site collaborations through regular communication forums, technical deep dives, and virtual reviews
- Mentoring and developing key engineers and technicians at receiving sites to become self-sufficient subject matter experts
- Breaking down organizational barriers and fostering a culture of open communication, shared learning, and standardization
- Managing engineering change workflows (ECR/ECO) affecting manufacturing of transferred technology
- Tracking risks, issues, and actions with appropriate mitigation and escalation
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, resource-limited environments, demonstrates past ownership of solving operational challenges with creative solutions, and has background in DFM/DFA/DFX design concepts. You will be flexible in providing both solution proposals and support to ensure products are built and tested under stringent quality standards.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or product integration environment, with at least 3 years directly involved in New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Demonstrated experience leading the transfer of a product or process from one manufacturing site to another
- Deep technical credibility and hands-on experience with modern manufacturing processes and quality systems (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, AS9100)
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and lead teams without direct reporting authority
- Natural teacher and mentor with passion for documentation and process improvement
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in the defense or aerospace industry with strong understanding of rigorous quality and documentation requirements
- Experience administering or architecting knowledge management systems (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, PLM)
- Experience working with international teams and navigating cultural differences
