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Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer, Dive-XL

Anduril· Manufacturing : Undersea Dominance - Production : Manufacturing Engineering
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Quonset Point, Rhode Island, United States$126k - $167kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical to join Anduril’s Maritime team in Quonset Point, RI, acting as the primary technical resource on the manufacturing floor and liaison between design engineering and production operations for complex defense systems.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the first point of contact for production operators, technicians, and supervisors to resolve manufacturing issues in real-time.
  • Investigate and resolve production line-down situations, assembly problems, process deviations, and tooling issues to minimize downtime and maintain schedule.
  • Lead the disposition of Non-Conforming Reports (NCRs) and guide Material Review Board (MRB) activities for production-related defects, determining root cause and implementing immediate corrective actions.
  • Provide clear and concise interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions to the production team.
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve detailed manufacturing work instructions, assembly guides, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure clarity, repeatability, and quality. Manage these requirements within Anduril’s MES.
  • Manage the implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) on the production floor, including updating documentation, coordinating tooling changes, and training operators on new procedures.
  • Provide technical guidance to the production technicians and work with other engineers side-by-side, building prototype hardware for test and evaluation.
  • Monitor and analyze key production metrics (yield, throughput, scrap rates, labor hours) to identify negative trends and lead projects to address them.
  • Collaborate on the design and optimization of workstation and production line layouts to enhance ergonomics, safety, and efficiency.
  • Work with design engineers to embed Design for Manufacturing (DFM) features and principles in product design.
  • Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and team engagement.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment (e.g., aerospace, defense, medical device, complex electronics).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Demonstrated ability to own a product in manufacturing from start to finish; coordinating among multiple internal and external parties to achieve on-time deliveries under stringent quality standards
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot technical manufacturing issues and lead root cause analysis.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications, including a strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with operators, technicians, and senior management.
  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prior knowledge of Oracle (ERP), Teamcenter (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or similar systems.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Manufacturing engineering leadershipReading and interpreting engineering drawings (GD&T)Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Highly competitive benefits package included with full-time offers.
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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