Anduril Industries - Technical Recruiter, Production Engineering (Contract)

Ashville, Ohio, United States - Hybrid$111k - $167k+ Equity8mo ago

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Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical field. • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or mechanical design role with heavy exposure to mechanical assembly and hardware integration (aerospace, defense, automotive, dynamic robotics, or precision industrial hardware). • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (Siemens NX strongly preferred; SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo acceptable) with a strong portfolio of designed and deployed assembly tooling, nests, or fixtures. • Advanced working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T—ability to design assembly datum reference frames, analyze tolerances, and inspect mating parts. • Deep understanding of mechanical assembly techniques: threaded fastener engineering, interference/press fits, structural adhesives/bonding, torque-tension monitoring, precision shimming, and mechanical alignment techniques. • Demonstrated experience conducting tolerance stack-up analyses and applying DFA/DFM principles to mechanical assemblies. • Strong mechanical problem-solving ability grounded in first-principles physics (mechanics of materials, kinematics, statics). • U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data. • 5+ years of experience taking complex structural or electro-mechanical assemblies from initial prototyping through full-rate production (NPI lifecycle). • Experience implementing smart assembly tooling and integrating digital torque/angle tracking into Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). • Hands-on machining and fabrication skills (mill, lathe, 3D printing, press brakes) for rapid prototype tooling and shop-floor iteration. • Experience with mechanical process validation, including Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R) and Statistical Process Control (Cpk/Ppk). • Working familiarity with PLM systems (Siemens Teamcenter) and modern ERP/MES platforms.

Responsibilities

• Embed directly with Mechanical Design Engineering during early R&D phases to influence product architecture, driving aggressive part reduction, standard fastener consolidation, and modular sub-assembly design. • Conduct detailed 1D and 2D worst-case and statistical (RSS) tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure mechanical interfaces, datum structures, dynamic clearances, and pin/hole alignments assemble consistently without force-fitting. • Define hardware assembly strategies, joint clamping designs, thermal interface material (TIM) applications, structural bonding, and torque sequencing early in the CAD development cycle. • Own end-to-end mechanical design of production tooling—including precision assembly jigs, alignment nests, press-fit tooling, ergonomic lift/handling equipment, and mechanical verification fixtures using 3D CAD (NX or SolidWorks). • Produce fully detailed 2D fabrication drawings utilizing ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) for internal machine shops or external toolmakers. • Line Architecture & Flow: Design, sequence, and balance complex, multi-stage mechanical assembly lines. Define takt times, line layouts, and ergonomic workstations to transition hardware seamlessly from sub-assembly to final structural integration. • Adhesives, Sealing, & Dispensing: Develop repeatable application methods for chemical assembly processes, including structural bonding (epoxies, urethanes), thread locking, environmental gasketing/RTV sealing, potting, and Thermal Interface Material (TIM) dispensing. • Precision Mechanical Alignment & Calibration: Develop standard processes, measurement techniques, and alignment procedures for precision kinematic mechanisms, optical/sensor payloads, gimbals, and dynamic structural joints. • Error-Proofing & Quality Integration: Lead Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (pFMEAs) for mechanical assembly workflows. Design physical error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) mechanisms, go/no-go verification gauges, and smart-tool integration (DC electric torque tools with digital data logging) to eliminate assembly errors. • Work Definition & Operator Enablement: Author visual, step-by-step Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and digital work instructions that clearly define mechanical assembly sequences, critical tool callouts, fastener specs, and quality inspection gates. • Lead technical disposition and first-principles root-cause investigations (8D, 5-Whys, Fishbone) on mechanical assembly failures, binding mechanisms, structural interferences, and joint integrity issues. • Bridge the gap between engineering intent and production execution by converting Engineering Bills of Materials (eBOMs) into logical, modular Manufacturing Bills of Materials (mBOMs) within PLM (Teamcenter). • Author and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs/ECRs) for mechanical modifications, hardware deviations, and assembly drawing updates.

Benefits

• $111,000 - $167,000 USD • The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. • US Roles: • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. • UK & AUS Roles: • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. • IE Roles: • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. • Income Protection • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. • Generous time off • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. • Family Planning & Parenting Support: • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. • Mental Health Resources: • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development • Professional Development: • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. • Relocation Assistance: • Retirement Savings Plan • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. • US Roles: • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. • UK & IE Roles: • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. • AUS Roles: • The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. • Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams • Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. • To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. • No Financial Requests: • Please always verify communications: • Direct from Anduril: Our recruiters will only email you from an @anduril.com address. • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected]. • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: • Data Privacy • Data Privacy • To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.