Manufacturing Engineer, Production, Sentry

Anduril Industries

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous time off
Professional development reimbursement
Income protection and life insurance
Relocation assistance

Job summary

A defense technology company in Irvine, CA is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer. This role involves supporting the transition of electromechanical products to production, optimizing manufacturing processes, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in engineering and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, along with comprehensive healthcare and additional benefits aimed at supporting professional development and employee well-being.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware.
  • Experience or familiarity with integrating assemblies/subassemblies.
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Support the transition of new products from NPI to production.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for production lines.
  • Assist in designing efficient manufacturing processes.

Skills

Problem-solving
Communication
Organizational skills
Technical knowledge in engineering

Education

Degree in Engineering, Math or Hard Science

Tools

JIRA
Siemens NX
Teamcenter (PLM)
Oracle (ERP)

Job description

Overview

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 Youll 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
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • 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.
Salary and Benefits

US Salary Range: $98,000—$130,000 USD

Healthcare 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 experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Equity grants are included in offers and are part of the total compensation package. Anduril offers comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including:

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off: PTO with a December holiday hiatus. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address medical needs.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, along with planning resources.
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services are available.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
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