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Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Barracuda

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing
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Ashville, OH$143k - $191kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Staff-level manufacturing engineering leader responsible for enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy, technology transfer from HQ to Arsenal-1, and development of production systems and process frameworks for hyper-scale production of Barracuda autonomous air vehicles. Requires relocation to Costa Mesa, CA for initial training.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy for Barracuda, aligning production systems, processes, and capacity plans with Anduril's long-term business objectives and Arsenal-1's ramp targets.
  • Architect and lead the technology transfer of Barracuda production from Anduril HQ to Arsenal-1 — designing the production line layout, process flow, MES architecture, and quality systems for high-rate output.
  • Establish the manufacturing process frameworks that become organizational standards: RCCA systems, yield management programs, takt time structures, line balancing methodologies, and scaling playbooks.
  • Lead transformational line optimization initiatives that fundamentally redefine production capability — targeting step-change improvements in throughput, cost, and quality across the Barracuda program.
  • Define and own the MES strategy for Barracuda production at Arsenal-1: system selection, workflow architecture, data models, and integration with quality and supply chain systems.
  • Pioneer novel manufacturing approaches for complex electromechanical integration at scale; develop proprietary methods with potential for patent protection.
  • Direct large-scale capital improvement programs with enterprise-wide impact; manage multi-million dollar portfolios of interdependent projects from justification through validation.
  • Develop comprehensive manufacturing technology roadmaps, evaluate emerging technologies and create adoption strategies with quantified business impact.
  • Establish manufacturing excellence models that balance efficiency, quality, and flexibility; lead breakthrough cost reduction programs delivering 7-figure annual savings.
  • Serve as the company's foremost authority in electromechanical manufacturing processes for Barracuda; resolve the most complex technical challenges that impact critical business outcomes.
  • Develop comprehensive technical career paths and competency models for the manufacturing engineering organization; design mentorship programs that accelerate development of high-potential engineers.
  • Represent Anduril's manufacturing capabilities to key customers, partners, and industry bodies; establish strategic relationships with equipment suppliers and technology providers.
  • Translate executive-level business strategies into manufacturing capability requirements; develop cost models that inform product strategy and pricing decisions.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in manufacturing of electromechanical hardware, with progressive leadership of complex production programs and scaling operations.
  • Degree in an engineering or technical field preferred, or equivalent depth of hands-on manufacturing experience.
  • Deep, demonstrated expertise in complex electromechanical integration at production scale — you've built it, optimized it, and scaled it.
  • Track record of standing up or transforming production lines: technology transfer, line design, process architecture, and ramp to rate.
  • Mastery of the manufacturing process ecosystem: work instructions, MBOMs, RCCA, line optimization, takt time management, yield programs, MES strategy, and scaling operations.
  • Experience leading transformational manufacturing initiatives with enterprise-wide impact and multi-million dollar scope.
  • Proven ability to resolve the most complex technical challenges where no established solution paths exist.
  • A world-class quality and mission-assurance mindset with the judgment to balance competing priorities across quality, cost, schedule, and manufacturability.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Manufacturing strategyTechnology transferMES strategyLine design and layoutRCCA and yield programs

Benefits

  • Benefits program described as comprehensive and competitive; details available via Explore Our Benefits page.
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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