Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Composites

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Morrisville, NC
Salary
$113,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted
64 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k
This role $131k
$103k most similar roles pay here $204k

This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $146,500–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Composites

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites joins the Manufacturing team to support the production of composite parts and assemblies for various business lines in both prototype and production environments. This role involves managing the manufacturing value-chain, including MBOM management, work instruction creation, design for manufacturability, tool design, and process optimization. The engineer will collaborate with technicians to design production lines for UAVs, develop novel processes to transition products from prototype to full rate production, and lead root cause analysis to eliminate blockers. Key responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings with GD&T and ensuring hardware is manufactured as designed. Required skills include proficiency in CAD/CAM software like NX, experience with TeamCenter, and knowledge of bonded or fastened assemblies of composite, metallic, and plastic components within aerospace or defense contexts.

What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn?

Median $150000 from 76 postings across 7 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design production lines for various UAV sizes using appropriate composite manufacturing methods.
  • Create technical documentation including work instructions, MBOMs, quality plans, and inspection requirements.
  • Act as a liaison between engineering data packages and technicians to ensure hardware is manufactured correctly.
  • Develop novel manufacturing processes to transition products from prototype phases into full production.
  • Solve complex manufacturing problems in a schedule-driven environment while meeting strict technical specifications.
  • Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to eliminate recurring production blockers.
  • Optimize work cells and manage the manufacturing value chain for composite parts and assemblies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technology related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T.
  • Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, preferably NX.
  • Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills with backing examples.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, automotive, or energetics facilities is preferred.
  • Experience working within AS9100/NADCAP accredited manufacturing facilities is preferred.

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