Senior DFx Engineer - Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff DFx Engineer to serve as the technical authority on design for manufacturability, assembly, and cost across mechanical, structural, thermal, and fluid subsystems. You will work with SMEs and suppliers to ensure producibility and cost targets are met for autonomous aircraft and munitions.

You will lead DFx reviews, develop cost models, and mentor engineers while coordinating with supply chain, quality, and program teams. U.S. Person clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years in manufacturing engineering, producibility, or DFx with strong focus on mechanical, thermal, or fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Own DFx analyses across mechanical/structural/thermal/fluid systems to optimize manufacturability, assembly, and cost.
• Lead DFM/DFA/DFC reviews at milestones and drive design changes for producibility and cost reductions.
• Lead DFMEAs with cross-functional teams and translate results into action plans.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers to assess capabilities and ensure readiness for production.
• Develop cost models and should-cost analyses to drive design-for-cost improvements.

Skills

DFx engineering

DFM/DFA

cost reduction

cross-functional leadership

supplier collaboration

communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff DFx Engineer to serve as the technical authority on design for manufacturability, assembly, and cost across mechanical, structural, thermal, and fluid subsystems. You will work with SMEs and suppliers to ensure producibility and cost targets are met for autonomous aircraft and munitions.

You will lead DFx reviews, develop cost models, and mentor engineers while coordinating with supply chain, quality, and program teams. U.S. Person clearance may be required.