Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Drones

Anduril

Santa Ana, United States
$146,000—$194,000 usd; not specified; top-tier ben...
On-site
High-volume production
Unmanned aerial systems (uas)
Design for manufacturing (dfm)
Lead the transition of products from concept to prototype, pilot, and full production with speed, flexibility, scalability, and first-time quality

Job Summary

  • Lead the transition of products from concept to prototype, pilot, and full production with speed, flexibility, scalability, and first-time quality.
  • Provide daily sustaining support to ensure each product line performs as intended, including real-time problem-solving related to mechanical fitment issues, electrical and harnessing issues, as well as software and firmware issues.
  • Analyze metrics for continuous improvement initiatives (cost reduction, QI reduction & capacity increase) and instill a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering product team.

Matching Summary

Lead the transition of products from concept to prototype, pilot, and full production with speed, flexibility, scalability, and first-time quality.

Salary

$146,000—$194,000 USD; Not specified; Top-tier benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-volume production
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • Mechanical and electrical integration
  • End-of-line testing
  • Cost reduction initiatives
  • Team leadership and mentorship

Nice-to-have

  • Culture of innovation
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Rapid project execution
  • Resource-constrained environments

Key Requirements

  • Degree in technical field
  • 5+ years in manufacturing or prototyping
  • Demonstrated team leadership skills
  • Eligible for U.S. Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

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