Senior DFx Engineer - Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Senior DFx Engineer to drive design for manufacturability across mechanical, structural, thermal, and fluid subsystems for AD&S programs. You will evaluate producibility, negotiate design trades, and partner with contract manufacturers to meet cost and quality targets.

The role requires leading DFM/ DFA reviews, developing DFx standards and cost models, and collaborating with supply chain, quality, and operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing/producibility/DFx with focus on mechanical systems.
• Experience leading DFx reviews and translating findings to cost reductions.
• U.S. person and ability to travel ~20%

Responsibilities

• Lead DFx analysis across mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems.
• Lead DFM/ DFA reviews at design milestones with scoring.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers for capability and cost.
• Develop DFx standards, templates, and cost models.
• Partner with supply chain to align DFx with sourcing.
• Travel to production sites ~20%.

Skills

DFx analysis

DFM/DFA/DFC reviews

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading drawings & GD&T

Cost reduction

Manufacturing systems knowledge

Supplier evaluation

Strong communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX/CATIA/SolidWorks

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Senior DFx Engineer to drive design for manufacturability across mechanical, structural, thermal, and fluid subsystems for AD&S programs. You will evaluate producibility, negotiate design trades, and partner with contract manufacturers to meet cost and quality targets.

The role requires leading DFM/ DFA reviews, developing DFx standards and cost models, and collaborating with supply chain, quality, and operations.