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Salary: USD 14,600 - 194,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The company's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that delivers real-time, 3D command and control capabilities. Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
The Maritime team at Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle seabed exploration. Anduril has brought to market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platform with a refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from large to extra-large vehicle sizes. The team is executing on multi-million-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge Autonomous Underwater Vehicles with a strong focus on new production introduction (NPI). You will own Design for Manufacturability (DFM), tool design and selection, process creation and optimization, vendor sourcing and interaction, quality planning, and work documentation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment for maritime products at varying levels of maturity
- 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 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 manufacturing processes
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
- Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science
- Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated technical leadership skills with 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
- Strong passion for manufacturing and thirst for continuous improvement
- 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
- Experience with large scale, high-mix manufacturing at different stages of product maturity
