Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems

ABOUT THE TEAM

Andurils Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer to join our team in Ohio. The Manufacturing Engineering department develops and implements robust manufacturing processes to ensure Andurils defense products are produced efficiently, reliably, and at scale.

As a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, you will design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes with a focus on manual assembly operations, dispense applications, and technical documentation creation. The right person for this role has strong process engineering skills, experience creating detailed work instructions, expertise in manufacturing process optimization, and the ability to provide real-time production support. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, can adapt quickly to changing requirements, and is passionate about developing innovative manufacturing solutions to support cutting-edge defense technology production, then this role is for you.

This role will be based temporarily at Santa Ana, CA for a 3 month training period before transitioning to Asheville, OH. While based in California temporarily, this role will be for 2nd shift (3p - 11:30p PT).

WHAT YOULL DO

• Design and optimize manual assembly processes to maximize efficiency, quality, and repeatability in a high volume, low-mix production environment.
• Develop comprehensive manufacturing work instructions and process documentation with clear visual aids that enable consistent production quality.
• Engineer and optimize dispensing operations for adhesives, sealants, thermal materials, and other critical applications.
• Provide active lineside support during production, quickly addressing process deviations and implementing solutions to maintain production flow.
• Drive issue resolution through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality, and production to ensure manufacturability of new and existing products.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time, minimize defects, and increase overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and validate process parameters, establishing clear control limits to ensure consistent quality.
• Support new product introductions by developing robust manufacturing processes that can scale from prototype to production.
• Participate in design reviews to provide manufacturing feedback and ensure designs are optimized for assembly.
• Utilize AS9100 standards to drive process development and drive issue resolution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating clear, detailed work instructions and manufacturing process documentation.
• Experience optimizing manual assembly operations and establishing standardized work.
• Proven ability to analyze and improve manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to implement effective solutions quickly.
• Experience with dispensing technologies and manual application optimization for adhesives, sealants, or similar materials.
• Proficiency with CAD software for creating assembly documentation and tooling design.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems and digital work instructions.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.