Senior Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction (NPI), Sentry

Anduril Industries•Irvine, CA

19h

About The Position

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Sentry Manufacturing team is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with strong NPI experience to join our team. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment and moving ground equipment, to provide force protection and counter-UAS support. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns. The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership on solving a technical challenge with a creative, physical, solution that they either personally manufacturing or oversaw manufacturing on, in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO Leverage expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) to seamlessly transition electromechanical products from prototype to high-volume production, optimizing design for manufacturability/assembly, and supply chain scalability Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes by owning a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for high-complexity product(s) Lead and coordinate projects to install new manufacturing systems and communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and manufacturing changes Leverage automations and integrated workflows to streamline manufacturing processes Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc. Work with contract manufacturers across various disciplines (PCBA fab, metallic manufacturing, assembly, etc.) to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production Travel to suppliers to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement quality procedures Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc. Collaborate with various cross-functional departments: Quality Assurance, Design Engineering, Technicians, program managers to set quality standards, inspection processes, design for manufacturability, troubleshooting, and programmatic milestones

Requirements

Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science
8+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment
Demonstrated experience integrating large or high complexity assemblies/subassemblies
Extremely organized and detail-oriented
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Experience in configuration management and change control process (CCB, E&O, Effectivity dates)
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success in scaling product testing and production from tens/hundreds to hundreds/thousands.
Hands-on experience with software & firmware flashing or end-of-line testing & troubleshooting
Demonstrated ability to develop, execute, and manage high-fidelity, automated test procedures on both component and system levels.
Experience with large scale high mix manufacturing at different stages of product maturity
Prior experience working with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), or Oracle (ERP) or equivalents
Familiarity with establishing test ecosystems that de-risk hardware and meet target reliability levels.
Experience with large Bill of Materials, ownership of multiple products/configurations

Responsibilities

Leverage expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) to seamlessly transition electromechanical products from prototype to high-volume production, optimizing design for manufacturability/assembly, and supply chain scalability
Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes by owning a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for high-complexity product(s)
Lead and coordinate projects to install new manufacturing systems and communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and manufacturing changes
Leverage automations and integrated workflows to streamline manufacturing processes
Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes
Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
Work with contract manufacturers across various disciplines (PCBA fab, metallic manufacturing, assembly, etc.) to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production
Travel to suppliers to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement quality procedures
Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc.
Collaborate with various cross-functional departments: Quality Assurance, Design Engineering, Technicians, program managers to set quality standards, inspection processes, design for manufacturability, troubleshooting, and programmatic milestones

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.