Manufacturing Engineer, Production, Sentry

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive design-for-manufacturability, create robust production processes, and support rapid transitions from NPI to production. You will collaborate across design, QA, production, software, and management to ensure efficient, high-quality hardware delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced environment, involving DFMA, process development, documentation, and supplier engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science.
• 2+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware.
• Experience contributing to electromechanical hardware delivery in a resource-constrained environment.
• Experience with integrating assemblies/subassemblies.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Experience in configuration management and change control processes.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition of new electromechanical products from NPI to production, contributing to DFM/ DFA and robust processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of existing production lines and processes, resolving issues to improve efficiency and quality.
• Assist in design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for throughput and cost reduction.
• Participate in installation, commissioning, and validation of new manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Identify and implement automation solutions and integrated workflows to streamline production.
• Develop and refine detailed manufacturing process flows and subassemblies for consistent quality on the line.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including SOPs and QC plans.
• Partner with contract manufacturers to establish repeatable processes and ensure on-time delivery.
• Travel to suppliers to support issue resolution and quality control programs.
• Provide DFM/ DFA feedback to engineering teams for producibility and reliability.
• Support PKM data including BOM management and change control within PLM systems.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

NPI transition

DFM/ DFA knowledge

Change control

Documentation

US Person

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Teamcenter (PLM)

JIRA

Siemens NX

Oracle ERP

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer, Production, Sentry

Irvine, California, United States

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 Sentry Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on executing key tasks within the manufacturing value-chain for Sentry Tower Systems. This includes hands-on involvement in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) work, assisting with process creation and optimization, developing detailed work instructions, performing root cause analysis for production issues, and supporting quality planning for the hardware under your purview.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong desire to learn and contribute to complex electromechanical hardware challenges. You should be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment and enjoys getting hands-on to implement and refine physical solutions. If you are eager to apply your engineering skills to real-world production challenges and grow within a dynamic team, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support the transition of new electromechanical products from NPI to production, contributing to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) efforts, and assisting in establishing robust manufacturing processes to meet production demands.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for existing production lines and manufacturing processes, providing engineering support to resolve issues, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and optimization of efficient manufacturing processes, supporting efforts to maximize throughput, reduce costs, and ensure consistent high-quality output for products.
• Participate in projects for the installation, commissioning, and validation of new manufacturing systems and equipment, assisting with communication on their impact to production capabilities, efficiency, and capacity to stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying and implementing automation solutions and integrated workflows to streamline manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency and repeatability.
• Develop and refine detailed manufacturing process flows, assisting in breaking down assemblies into logical subassemblies and sub-processes to optimize production flow and ensure consistent product quality on the line.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including detailed work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality control plans, to ensure standardized and repeatable production.
• Partner with contract manufacturers across diverse disciplines (e.g., PCBA fabrication, metallic manufacturing, final assembly) to support the establishment of repeatable production processes and ensure on-time delivery.
• Travel to key suppliers and contract manufacturers to support resolution of production issues, assist in auditing processes, and implement quality control procedures to maintain production continuity and quality.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) feedback to engineering teams, helping to optimize product design for production efficiency, cost, quality, and reliability.
• Support technical ownership for assigned product lines, collaborating with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production Operations, Software, and Program Management to ensure seamless product realization and issue resolution.
• Maintain Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data, assisting with Bill of Material (BOM) management, configuration control, and change management within systems like Teamcenter, ensuring accuracy and alignment with production requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science
• 2+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the delivery of electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment
• Experience or familiarity with integrating assemblies/subassemblies
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Experience in configuration management and change control processes
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to or interest in scaling product testing and production.
• Hands‑on experience with software & firmware flashing or end‑of‑line testing & troubleshooting
• Experience supporting the development or execution of automated test procedures on both component and system levels.
• Experience with high mix manufacturing at different stages of product maturity
• Prior experience working with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), or Oracle (ERP) or equivalents
• Familiarity with establishing test ecosystems that de‑risk hardware and meet target reliability levels.
• Experience with Bill of Materials management.

US Salary Range

$88,000 - $110,000 USD

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 .

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