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Salary: USD 129,000 - 193,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in turbine engines to join their growing team in Costa Mesa. The role focuses on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for advanced turbine engines and precision components used in cutting-edge defense systems.
You will design, develop, and implement robust, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes from concept to production. Key responsibilities include specifying, designing, procuring, and validating tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support production goals. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability of turbomachinery designs using design-for-manufacturability (DFx) principles.
Additional duties encompass optimizing existing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness; developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and quality control plans; conducting root cause analysis for manufacturing defects and implementing corrective and preventive actions; evaluating and implementing new manufacturing technologies and methodologies; ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements; managing projects related to turbomachinery manufacturing improvements and capacity expansion; and providing technical support and training to production teams.
Anduril emphasizes that the ideal candidate demonstrates holistic ownership of solving technical challenges with creative, physical solutions in fast-paced, resource-limited environments.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive experience in turbomachinery component manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or high-performance industrial gas turbine industries
- Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX or similar
- Familiarity with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and other advanced manufacturing technologies
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology systems (e.g., CMM, optical scanning) into manufacturing workflows
- Owned end-to-end equipment development and implementation
- Designing and fabricating tooling, such as mandrels and other fixture jigs
