Anduril Industries · 14 hours ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency while supporting new product development through collaboration with various internal teams.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, document and implement efficient manufacturing processes to meet both new product development (NPI) and full-rate production goals
Take ownership of a certain product or set of products, from initial prototyping through large full-scale production, by coordinating multiple internal and external parties to achieve on-time delivery under stringent quality standards
Proactively identify production bottlenecks caused by line layout, work distribution, staffing shortages, and other production constraints by understanding Cycle Time and Quality Metrics
Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, and manage these requirements within Anduril’s MES
Provide technical guidance to the production technicians and work with other engineers side-by-side, building prototype hardware for test and evaluation
Travel to suppliers to do initial part qualification work, solve ongoing production issues, develop and implement quality procedures to sustain high quality production part delivery (DIFOT)
Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts
Work with design engineers to embed Design for Manufacturing (DFM) features and principles in product design
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and team engagement
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering field, preferably process engineering for complex mechanical systems
Understanding a variety of manufacturing processes for mechanical parts (CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication / welding, injection moulding, composite panel fabrication etc.) and mechanical system assembly
Understanding of hardware manufacturing processes for electronics (PCBAs, sensor hardware, battery power systems, cable harnesses etc.) and electromechanical systems
Familiarity with hardware testing and automated systems test
Demonstrated willingness to take on responsibility across manufacturing engineering and supplier discussions, with a high level of self-awareness and bias toward continuous improvement
Ability to interpret CAD data and understand supplier technical documentation including component GD&T drawings
Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.), with previous work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus
A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles
Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
Preferred
Production line design and set up including Value Stream Mapping, material flow, workstation and tooling design
Experience with CAD software (NX, Solidworks, Siemens/Teamcenter)
Experience building engineering release workflows including BOM management with tools such as PLM, ERP and MES in a manufacturing environment
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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2026-01-11
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