Lead Manufacturing Engineer — Autonomous AAV Systems

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 166,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design and production for our autonomous air vehicle program. You will drive DFM, GD&T reviews, and EBOM/MBOM alignment to ensure producibility from day one.

You will work hands-on on the shop floor with technicians, write work instructions and quality plans, and own the build flow and traceability. Travel between locations and ability to obtain US security clearance are required.

Qualifications

Degree in a technical field preferred such as engineering, math, or a hard science
8+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment
Deep expertise in DFM, tolerance analysis, and GD&T, with the ability to influence design decisions directly
Hands-on experience creating and managing MBOMs, work instructions, and build process flows
An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication
A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and dedication, being prepared to work extended hours and weekends when dictated by critical business priorities
Regular travel between our various locations is an essential component of this role
Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US security clearance

Responsibilities

Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes
Provide guidance on EBOM structure to align engineering definition with manufacturing needs.
Write manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions, MBOMs, quality plans, inspection requirements, non-conformances, while also completing said work instructions, quality plans, and inspections alongside a team of technicians and inspectors
Work as a conduit between the engineering technical data packages and the technicians to ensure products are manufactured as designed/analyzed
Drive design for manufacturing (DFM) early in the development cycle, performing piece-part tolerance stack-ups, GD&T checks, and producibility assessments to ensure the vehicle design accommodates a robust, scalable build process.
Develop the build process flow and partner with design engineers to ensure the design of the vehicle is structured to support that flow from the outset.
Own the creation and management of the MBOM, ensuring it accurately reflects the as-built configuration and evolves with the design.
Define the work execution strategy, including work instructions and part consumption against work orders, to enable an efficient and traceable build.
Coordinate integration activities across the build, including process flow, schedule, and deconfliction of competing priorities on the floor.
Be hands-on during the build, working alongside technicians and engineers to execute the manufacturing plan and resolve issues in real time.
Capture lessons learned to drive improvements into the next units (Alpha 2 and beyond), closing the loop between build experience and design refinement.
Embed yourself in the design process, serving as a day-to-day extension of design knowledge on the build floor and acting as the bridge between design intent and manufacturing reality.