NPI Engineer, Core Technology — Mass Production

Anduril Industries

Santa Ana (CA)

On-site

USD 129,000 - 171,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company seeking an experienced NPI Engineer, Core Technology to drive transitions from prototype to high-rate production for propulsion systems, actuators, and assemblies. The role requires hands-on expertise in manufacturing processes, test development, and production scaling to ensure quality and reliability for mission-critical applications.

The candidate will lead first article builds, develop scalable processes, and collaborate with design,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
3+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, or production support for mechanical or electromechanical systems.
Experience developing and implementing test systems for functional, performance, and environmental testing across development and production phases.
Deep experience in manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, injection molding, casting, sheet metal fabrication, and electromechanical assembly.
DFM/DFA principles and transitioning products from prototype to high-rate production.
Proven track record of supporting first article builds, pilot production, and production ramp-up.
Strong knowledge of quality systems, including root cause analysis, failure analysis, and corrective actions.
Experience with tooling and fixture design for assembly and testing.
Strong proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
Strong analytical skills, including experience with SPC, process validation, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI): Own the transition of propulsion systems, actuators, and electrical/mechanical assemblies from prototype to high-rate production, ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Test Engineering: Develop and implement test plans, processes, and systems for validating mechanical, electromechanical, and propulsion subsystems during development, production, and final acceptance.
Manufacturing Process Development: Design, document, and validate scalable manufacturing and assembly processes. Introduce automation and tooling to optimize production efficiency and ensure consistency.
High-Rate Production Support: Work closely with production teams to scale manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, and optimize for high-yield, high-throughput production.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Collaborate with design engineers to optimize mechanical and electromechanical designs for manufacturability, assembly, and cost.
End-to-End Quality Control: Partner with quality engineering to define inspection and acceptance criteria. Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production or field failures.
First Article Builds: Lead first article manufacturing and testing, ensuring parts meet specifications and performance requirements.
Data-Driven Process Improvement: Use statistical methods, data analysis, and lessons learned to optimize processes and improve product quality and assembly line throughput.
Tooling & Fixtures: Develop and implement tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support efficient and repeatable manufacturing and assembly processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to drive seamless collaboration across the product lifecycle.