Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer to design, optimize, and implement robust processes focused on manual assembly, dispensing, and documentation for high-reliability defense products.

You will partner with design, quality, and production teams to drive standard work, line-side support, and continuous improvement using AS9100 standards, lean methods, and CAD tooling in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry.
• Experience creating clear, detailed work instructions and manufacturing process documentation.
• Experience optimizing manual assembly operations and establishing standardized work.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and root cause analysis.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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.
• Engineer and optimize dispensing operations for adhesives, sealants, thermal materials, and other critical applications.
• Provide active lineside support during production and address deviations to maintain flow.
• Drive issue resolution via root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality, and production to ensure manufacturability.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time and defects.
• Develop and validate process parameters with clear control limits.
• Support new product introductions from prototype to production.
• Participate in design reviews to provide manufacturing feedback.
• Utilize AS9100 standards to drive process development and issue resolution.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Root cause analysis

Dispensing technologies

CAD

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing execution systems

Process documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

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. The Manufacturing Engineering department develops and implements robust manufacturing processes to ensure Anduril’s defense products are produced efficiently, reliably, and at scale.

As a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, you will design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes with a focus on manual assembly operations, dispense applications, and technical documentation creation. The right person for this role has strong process engineering skills, experience creating detailed work instructions, expertise in manufacturing process optimization, and the ability to provide real-time production support. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, can adapt quickly to changing requirements, and is passionate about developing innovative manufacturing solutions to support cutting-edge defense technology production, then this role is for you.

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
• 5+ 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 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

$129,000—$171,000 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:

Benefits

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.