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Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Automation team in Costa Mesa, California. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for designing, integrating, and deploying automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories at a national scale.
In this role, you will develop automated solutions to production processes in partnership with design and manufacturing teams, from concept through production. You will drive design for manufacturing and design for assembly (DFM/DFA) using automation fundamentals to develop products ready for high-rate production. Key responsibilities include conducting automation audits of current production capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement in throughput, quality, cost, and safety; designing, developing, and implementing robust, efficient, and high-quality automated manufacturing processes; and specifying, designing, procuring, and validating tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support process requirements.
Additional duties include developing manufacturing documentation such as work instructions, process flow diagrams, and control plans; conducting root cause analysis for manufacturing defects, non-conformances, or process inefficiencies; implementing effective corrective and preventive actions; evaluating and implementing new manufacturing technologies and automation methodologies; managing projects related to manufacturing process improvement, automation, and capacity expansion; and providing technical support to production teams while training personnel on new processes and equipment. You will also lead process development for major production lines and mentor junior manufacturing engineers.
Anduril is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that transforms data streams into real-time, 3D command and control centers. The company is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, with a focus on automation
- Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX or similar
- Strong DFM/DFA knowledge and experience applying it to automated production
- Familiarity with automated manufacturing technologies (robotics, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, automated inspection)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end automated process development
- Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology (e.g., CMM, optical scanning) into manufacturing workflows
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering with a focus on automation
- Experience designing and fabricating tooling, jigs, and fixtures
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Owned end-to-end equipment development and implementation
