Manufacturing Engineer, Fury

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team to support Anduril Composites branch in North Carolina. This Manufacturing Team is responsible for manufacturing prototypes as well executing in a production environment. This role encompasses everything in a production manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, MBOM Management, Work Instruction creation, Design for Manufacturability work, work cell optimization, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the composite and metallic structures.

The right person for this role can demonstrate experience in composite and metallic structural assembly in a fast paced environment in a LRIP and FRP environment. This person will also demonstrate the ability to work across multiple functions (Manufacturing Operations, Design, Quality, Leadership, Supply Chain, etc) to achieve a successful manufacturing approach, flow, and build.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes
• Write manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions, MBOMs, quality plans, inspection requirements, non-conformances, while also completing said work instructions, quality plans, and inspections alongside a team of technicians and inspectors
• Work as a conduit between the engineering technical data packages and the technicians to ensure products are manufactured as designed/analyzed
• Solve manufacturing problems in schedule-driven environment under the constraints of detailed specifications and requirements to achieve the needed quality, while delivering on schedule
• Drive work cell design and optimization to ensure quality and efficiency targets are maintained and managed
• Work with the Program Managers to inform critical decision points to ensure on-time delivery
• Drive RCCAs alongside the quality team to eliminate production blockers and recurring issues
• Help form and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a production environment
• Create detailed simulation models to help inform capacity planning and production line balancing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technology related field
• 3+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing of airframe structural components and/or assemblies in a production environment
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred)
• Experience with MS Office and/or project management software skills
• Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Morrisville, NC.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, automotive, and/or energetics facilities in a production environment
• Experience working within a AS9100 accredited manufacturing facility (or similar accreditation)
• Experience in Plant Simulation (Seimens product)
• Proficiency in TeamCenter for digital manufacturing processes
• Composite and metallic manufacturing processes (autoclave processing, autofeed drilling, etc)
• Understanding of a FSDA approach to manufacturing
• Understanding of CNC Machining operation and limitations – 5-axis routers, lathes, mills, etc