Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Autonomous AirpowerNew$196K
The opportunity
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U. S.
What you'll do
Build and lead the manufacturing engineering team for a new Autonomous: Airpower aircraft program — hiring, structuring the team, setting goals, providing technical direction, and evaluating performance.
Act as a working manager: stay close to the engineering work, make technical program decisions, and own key manufacturing engineering deliverables yourself, especially during the early phase of the program when the team is lean.
Develop and execute strategic plans for production capabilities,: incorporating new technologies, methodologies, and automation across the aircraft's manufacturing lifecycle.
Partner with chief engineers and design engineering during all phases of: development — from concept trades and DFM input through design reviews, prototype and first-article builds, LRIP, and transition to full-rate production.
Own documentation required to successfully manufacture aircraft hardware at: scale, including work instructions, inspection plans and requirements, MBOMs, and process documentation.
Drive production readiness activities: process capability assessments, tooling readiness, MBOM maturity, and rate-readiness planning.
What they're looking for
- Lead the selection, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing: equipment, tooling, and processes, ensuring optimal integration into the production line.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that result in cost reduction,: quality enhancement, and throughput maximization across the program.
- Manage budgets and forecast future manufacturing needs across personnel, equipment, tooling, and materials.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams: program management, supply chain, operations, quality, and leadership — to drive production readiness and successful program execution.
