Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Drones — Scale UAS Production

Anduril Industries

Santa Ana (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Anduril Industries in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design and high-volume production for unmanned systems. You will lead cross-functional teams and scale production from concept to rate production while ensuring first-time quality.

The role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and modernizing hardware for advanced drone platforms. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, hands-on manufacturing experience, and a track record of

Job description

Anduril Industries in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design and high-volume production for unmanned systems. Lead cross-functional teams and scale production from concept to rate production while ensuring first-time quality.

You will optimize manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and drive modernization of hardware, leveraging your technical and leadership skills on advanced drone platforms.

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