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Manufacturing Engineer, Barracuda

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing
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Hybrid (Ashville, OH)$86k - $112kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Manufacturing Engineer to support transfer of Barracuda production from Anduril HQ to Arsenal-1 (Ashville, OH) and help stand up high-rate manufacturing processes for Barracuda autonomous air vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Execute manufacturing of Barracuda products and sub-assemblies involving complex electromechanical integration — including mechanical assembly, harness routing, avionics installation, and functional test.
  • Follow and maintain build documentation including work instructions, MBOMs, and process specifications; flag gaps or inaccuracies to senior engineers for resolution.
  • Support RCCA and 5-Why investigations on floor issues; collect data, document findings, and help implement corrective actions that improve yield and throughput.
  • Monitor and record production metrics — takt time, cycle time, first-pass yield, and defect rates — and surface trends to the engineering team.
  • Assist in line optimization efforts by identifying process waste, bottlenecks, and opportunities for efficiency improvements in assigned work areas.
  • Support MES (Manufacturing Execution System) data entry and transaction accuracy; ensure production status and traceability are maintained in real time.
  • Apply basic Lean manufacturing tools (5S, standard work) to maintain organized, efficient workstations and production cells.
  • Participate in technology transfer activities as production moves from HQ to Arsenal-1, learning established processes and helping validate them in the new facility.
  • Engage with the operations team to understand requirements and pain points; communicate manufacturing constraints to design and engineering teams.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex hardware production environments.
  • Degree in an engineering or technical field preferred, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T; foundational understanding of DFM, work instructions, and tooling.
  • Hands-on experience physically building hardware — mechanical assembly, cable/harness fabrication, soldering, or similar. Personal or extracurricular projects count.
  • Familiarity with production documentation systems (work instructions, MBOMs) and willingness to learn MES platforms.
  • Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset.
  • A genuine hunger to learn and grow, with flexibility for critical pushes.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Manufacturing engineeringReading engineering drawings and GD&T
Nice to have:DFM and toolingLean manufacturing toolsMES data entry
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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