Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Automation team. You will design, implement, and optimize automated production systems across Anduril factories, partnering with design and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes DFM/DFA, robotics, CNC, additive manufacturing, and automated inspection to enable high-rate production. A bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in manufacturing or process engineering are required, with US person eligibility and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience with automation focus.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX or similar.
• Solid DFM/DFA knowledge applied to automated production.
• Familiarity with robotics, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, automated inspection.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to export control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated solutions for production processes from concept to production.
• Drive DFM/DFA to enable high-rate production readiness.
• Audit current production capabilities to identify throughput and cost improvements.
• Design and implement robust, efficient automated manufacturing processes.
• Specify, procure, and validate tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Create manufacturing documentation: work instructions, flow diagrams, control plans.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies and automation methods.
• Manage projects on process improvement, automation, and capacity expansion.
• Provide technical support and train production staff on new processes.

Skills

CAD/CAM NX

DFM/DFA

Robotics

Automated inspection

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

US Person required

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

NX CAD/CAM

CMM

Optical scanning

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Team

Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale.

What You’ll Do

• Develop automated solutions to production processes in partnership with design and manufacturing teams, from concept through production
• Drive design for manufacturing and design for assembly (DFM/DFA), using automation fundamentals, to develop products ready for high rate production.
• Conduct automation audit of current production capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement in throughput, quality, cost, and safety
• Design, develop, and implement robust, efficient, and high-quality automated manufacturing processes
• Specify, design, procure, and validate tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support process requirements
• Develop manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and control plans
• Conduct root cause analysis for manufacturing defects, non-conformances, or process inefficiencies, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation methodologies
• Manage projects related to manufacturing process improvement, automation, and capacity expansion
• Provide technical support to production teams and train personnel on new processes and equipment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, with a focus on automation
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX or similar
• Solid 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
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering with a focus on automation
• Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology systems (e.g., CMM, optical scanning) into manufacturing workflows
• Experience designing and fabricating tooling, jigs, and fixtures
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Owned end-to-end equipment development and implementation

US Salary Range

$115,000—$171,000 USD

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.