Manufacturing Engineer · Anduril

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:02:03 GMT
Engineering

Anduril · Morrisville, North Carolina, United States · $99,000-$131,000 USD · onsite

Anduril's Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team to support Anduril Composites branch in North Carolina. This role encompasses everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including 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.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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

U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data

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