Lead Space Manufacturing Engineer

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer for the Space Manufacturing team to own the manufacturing strategy and execution for complex spacecraft hardware. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive excellence across products.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in manufacturing or prototyping, proven leadership, and hands-on experience fabricating hardware. You will champion DFM, tooling development, and quality systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years designing production tooling, fixtures or mechanical ground support equipment for aerospace, space, defense or another high-reliability industry.
• A portfolio of tooling or MGSE personally designed and saw through to released drawings, fabrication and use on the floor
• Strong CAD proficiency (NX, SolidWorks or CREO) with sound GD&T practice on tooling drawings.
• Structural sizing and load path analysis experience for handling and lift hardware, including proof load and lift certification requirements.
• Experience designing tooling or MGSE that operated inside a cleanroom, and can defend the material, coating and lubricant choices that made it acceptable. Familiarity with IEST-STD-CC1246 and ASTM E595.
• Experience specifying and procuring tooling or capital equipment through a supply chain — specifications, vendor selection, long-lead planning and acceptance — against a facility or program schedule.
• A quantified improvement delivered through tooling or automation — cycle time, ergonomic risk, defect rate or touch labor — that you can explain mechanically.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing strategy and execution for complex spacecraft hardware across the vehicle integration value chain.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive excellence across products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability and processes.
• Own design for manufacturability and tooling development from prototype to production.
• Ensure quality systems and work documentation meet program requirements.
• Demonstrate world-class mission assurance, quality, and attention to detail.
• Work in resource-constrained environments to deliver hardware on aggressive timelines.
• Travel to supplier sites or manufacturing locations as needed (up to 25%).

Skills

Leadership experience

Mission assurance

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Hands-on fabrication

U.S. Person eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Industrial Eng.

Tools

Teamcenter

SAP

Windchill

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer for the Space Manufacturing team to own the manufacturing strategy and execution for complex spacecraft hardware. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive excellence across products.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in manufacturing or prototyping, proven leadership, and hands-on experience fabricating hardware. You will champion DFM, tooling development, and quality systems in a fast-paced environment.