Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Barracuda

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.

ABOUT THE SITE

Anduril, a leader in autonomous systems and weapons manufacturing, is building Arsenal-1, its first hyper-scale manufacturing facility, just south of Columbus, Ohio in Pickaway County. Arsenal-1 is redefining the scale and speed that autonomous systems and weapons can be produced for the United States and its allies and partners. This is a monumental and essential step toward rebuilding America’s defense industrial base, strengthening America’s warfighting capabilities, and enhancing deterrence amid rising international threats.

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The future of defense is being built right now, and Anduril’s Barracuda product is at its leading edge. Barracuda is a family of air breathing autonomous air vehicles (AAVS) purpose-built for hyper-scale production and mass employment. The Barracuda family of AAVs consist of Barracuda-100, Barracuda-250, and Barracuda-500. Each increment offers increasing size, range and payload capacity, but all barracudas are compatible with a host of payloads and employment mechanisms, support a variety of different missions, and provide warfighters with an adaptable and upgradeable capability to counter evolving threats.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Barracuda Launch Team (BLT) will set the standard for building the future at Arsenal-1, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ashville, OH. This team will have the opportunity to train under our world-class manufacturing team at Anduril HQ in Costa Mesa, CA for 3 months before bringing that standard of excellence back to Ohio.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and managing a manufacturing engineering team over a subset of Anduril’s products to drive process improvements, ensure the highest quality of production, and support the development and implementation of new products and processes. You will play a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiencies on existing technologies while also developing new products and scaling to full scale production.

**This role requires candidates to relocate to Costa Mesa for a 3-month training program. Housing, transportation, etc. will be provided during your stay.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Direct and develop the manufacturing engineering team dedicated to the Barracuda 500 program. Oversee the complete industrialization process, from initial prototyping and design validation to establishing and scaling large-volume production lines

Responsible for setting strategic technical direction, driving continuous process improvement, evaluating team and project performance, and ensuring the highest standards of manufacturing efficiency and quality

Develop and execute strategic plans for production capabilities, incorporating new technologies and methodologies.

Own documentation required for successfully manufacturing product group hardware at scale, such as work instructions, inspection plans & requirements, etc.

Collaborate with product development teams to ensure manufacturability of new designs and smooth transition from prototype to production

Assist in the selection, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and processes, ensuring optimal integration into production lines

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that result in cost reduction, quality enhancement, and throughput maximization

Manage budgets and forecast future manufacturing needs, including personnel, equipment, and materials

Establish and maintain robust training and documentation programs to enhance team skills and promote cross-functional knowledge sharing

Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering department

Serve as the technical expert and point of contact for manufacturing engineering issues, providing guidance and support to resolve complex problems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches, from initial design through to full-scale production

Liaise with vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of equipment and materials and maintain quality standards

Analyze production metrics and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within the manufacturing process

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a managerial role

Experience developing products from scratch and successfully scaling to production in industry leading timeframes

Proven track record of leading teams, developing new products and processes, and cradle to grave ownership

Experience driving process improvements in a manufacturing setting

An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication

A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning

Excellent project management skills and experience leading cross-functional projects

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Ability to generate and manage metrics and dashboards

Technical expertise in manufacturing systems (MES, ERP, etc.)

U.S. Citizen Required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Exposure to aircraft programs or other relevant aerospace & defense technologies

Software scripting experience in any language

Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) or equivalent experience

Familiarity with J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent standards

Proficient in CAD software and familiar with modern manufacturing technologies and automation

Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus

Masters degree in engineering, business, or related field

US Salary Range

$113,000—$149,000 USD

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:

Benefits

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