Manufacturing Engineer

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Morrisville, NC · Manufacturing : Aerostructures Production : Aerostructures Production

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support their AeroStructures branch. The role involves hands-on work with composite parts and tooling, writing manufacturing documentation, optimizing work cells, and problem-solving in a schedule-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in composite part manufacturing, airframe assembly, and working across multiple functions. Experience with CAD/CAM software and GD&T is required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building composite parts and tooling in close conjunction with design engineering release
  2. 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
  3. Work as a conduit between the engineering technical data packages and the technicians to ensure composite hardware and tooling are manufactured as designed/analyzed
  4. Solve manufacturing problems in schedule-driven environment under the constraints of detailed specifications and requirements to achieve the needed quality, delivered on schedule
  5. Drive work cell design and optimization to ensure quality and efficiency targets are maintained and managed

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technology related field
  • 2+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of composite parts and/or assemblies
  • 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

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, automotive, and/or energetics facilities
  • Experience working within a AS9100/NADCAP accredited manufacturing facility
  • Proficiency in TeamCenter for digital manufacturing processes
  • Composite and Metallic Airframe assembly processes
  • Understanding of CNC Machining operation and limitations – 5-axis routers, lathes, mills, etc

What the JD emphasized

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