Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries; Ashville (OH); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Ohio seeks a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer to design and optimize high‑volume assembly processes, create clear work instructions, and drive process improvements for reliable, scalable production of defense systems. The role begins with a 3‑month training period in Santa Ana, CA, then transitions to Ashville, OH on 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM).

A BS in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in process development are required; candidate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing process development in high-reliability industry.
• Experience creating detailed work instructions and process documentation.
• Experience optimizing manual assembly operations and establishing standardized work.
• Lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manual assembly processes to maximize efficiency, quality, and repeatability in a high volume, low-mix production environment.
• Develop comprehensive manufacturing work instructions and process documentation with clear visual aids that enable consistent production quality.
• Engineer and optimize dispensing operations for adhesives, sealants, thermal materials, and other critical applications.
• Provide active lineside support during production, quickly addressing process deviations and implementing solutions to maintain production flow.
• Drive issue resolution through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality, and production to ensure manufacturability of new and existing products.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time, minimize defects, and increase overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and validate process parameters, establishing clear control limits to ensure consistent quality.
• Support new product introductions by developing robust manufacturing processes that can scale from prototype to production.
• Participate in design reviews to provide manufacturing feedback and ensure designs are optimized for assembly.
• Utilize AS9100 standards to drive process development and drive issue resolution.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing Execution Systems

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 Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer to join our team in Ohio. The Manufacturing Engineering department develops and implements robust manufacturing processes to ensure Anduril's defense products are produced efficiently, reliably, and at scale.
This role will be based temporarily at Santa Ana, CA for a 3 month training period before transitioning to Ashville, OH. While based in California temporarily, this role will be for 2nd shift (3p - 11:30p PT).

What You'll Do

• Design and optimize manual assembly processes to maximize efficiency, quality, and repeatability in a high volume, low-mix production environment
• Develop comprehensive manufacturing work instructions and process documentation with clear visual aids that enable consistent production quality
• Engineer and optimize dispensing operations for adhesives, sealants, thermal materials, and other critical applications
• Provide active lineside support during production, quickly addressing process deviations and implementing solutions to maintain production flow
• Drive issue resolution through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to continuously improve manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality, and production to ensure manufacturability of new and existing products
• Evaluate and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time, minimize defects, and increase overall manufacturing efficiency
• Develop and validate process parameters, establishing clear control limits to ensure consistent quality
• Support new product introductions by developing robust manufacturing processes that can scale from prototype to production
• Participate in design reviews to provide manufacturing feedback and ensure designs are optimized for assembly
• Utilize AS9100 standards to drive process development and drive issue resolution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry
• Demonstrated expertise in creating clear, detailed work instructions and manufacturing process documentation
• Experience optimizing manual assembly operations and establishing standardized work
• Proven ability to analyze and improve manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to implement effective solutions quickly
• Experience with dispensing technologies and manual application optimization for adhesives, sealants, or similar materials
• Proficiency with CAD software for creating assembly documentation and tooling design
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems and digital work instructions
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

US Salary Range

$111,000—$147,000 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.