Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Fury at Anduril Industries

Ashville, Ohio, United StatesFull-timeAir Dominance & Strike : Autonomous Airpower Engineering Posted 6 months ago

About the Role

<div class="content-intro">Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.</div>ABOUT THE ROLE Anduril's Fury team builds cutting-edge defense hardware in Columbus, Ohio, including flight vehicles, static equipment, and moving ground equipment, as part of the effort to rebuild the arsenal. You will rapidly iterate and industrialize aircraft-class hardware from prototype through rate. Fury is Anduril's autonomous air vehicle (a Collaborative Combat Aircraft) designed to fly alongside crewed fighters. Manufacturing Fury means aircraft structures, composites, and complex electromechanical integration at scale.  ABOUT THE JOB You will own the manufacturing value chain for Fury hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and flight vehicles, rapidly iterating and industrializing aircraft-class structures and electromechanical assemblies. Your scope spans DFM, tool design and selection, process creation and optimization, vendor sourcing, quality planning, and documentation for the hardware you own.  WHAT YOU'LL DO <ul> <li>Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for a product or set of products.</li> <li>Develop novel tooling solutions for the fabrication and assembly of structural parts. </li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="48" data-aria-level="1">Develop process flows that break large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="48" data-aria-level="1">Own build documentation at scale (work instructions, quality plans, and inspection requirements), and drive DFM and DFX upstream into design.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="48" data-aria-level="1">Partner with contract manufacturers across PCBA fabrication, metallic manufacturing, and assembly for repeatable quick-turn and at-scale processes.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="48" data-aria-level="1">Build prototype hardware hands-on, and contribute to end-customer mechanical and electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication, and inspection.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="48" data-aria-level="1">Lead root-cause, mentor junior staff, and travel to suppliers to solve production issues.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="48" data-aria-level="1">Operate with incomplete or still-evolving design inputs: ask the right questions, work from first principles, and create structure where none yet exists. </li> </ul> WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="53" data-aria-level="1">8+ years in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="53" data-aria-level="1">BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="53" data-aria-level="1">Demonstrated team leadership (in-kind or direct), with backing examples.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="53" data-aria-level="1">Proficiency in CAD and production-planning tools such as ERP and MES, plus deep DFM, tooling, and NPI ownership, taking a product or line from development to rate.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="53" data-aria-level="1">Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. </li> </ul> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="58" data-aria-level="1">Hands-on experience with R/C or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or related control systems.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="58" data-aria-level="1">Experience with automation and robotics.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":230,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="58" data-aria-level="1">Knowledge of composites and advanced manufacturing. </li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range">$126,000—$167,000 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">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:    <h3 class="detailElios">Benefits</h3> 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, <a href="https://www.anduril.com/careers">Explore Our Benefits</a>.   <div class="RichText column1"> <h3 class="detailElios">Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</h3> 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. </div> <div class="RichText column2"> To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: <ul> <li> 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. </li> <li>Please always verify communications: <ul> <li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li> <li>Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. </li> </ul> </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> 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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. </li> </ul> </div> <h3> </h3> <h3>Data Privacy</h3> To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit <a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a>.    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.</div>

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