Joshua Mandelbaum

Manufacturing Engineer @Anduril Industries

Lexington, MA, US

Led two rugged server product lines from New Product Introduction through production ramp, scaling capacity from initial prototype to 15+ units per month while maintaining 100% customer on-time delivery. Managed project deliverables from early prototype to production, through Critical Design Review and leading Manufacturing Readiness Review. Utilized lessons learned from the initial product ramp to refine subsequent Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, promoting earlier manufacturing team participation and improved Design for Manufacturing practices. Collaborated closely with R&D and production teams to translate design changes into manufacturable solutions and ensure seamless adoption on the production line. Designed and implemented mechanical fixtures to decrease production time and increase quality. Diagnosed, contained, and corrected systemic production line issues optimizing for line uptime and on time delivery Executed strategic supply planning and de-risked key suppliers for critical components to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing flow. Developed and maintained comprehensive Work Instructions (WIs) for two rugged server products, enabling independent assembly by technicians with minimal required training Developed and executed a robust production testing strategy, using tracked key metrics and performance data to inform manufacturing decisions Partnered with cross-functional teams to manage the successful transition of ERP systems, achieving minimal operational downtime and preserving data integrity. Provided on-site technical support for high-priority customer issues, resolving complex system failures with limited tools and compressed timelines to minimize downtime.

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science (BS) Electromechanical Engineering, Minor Manufacturing