Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Autonomous Aircraft

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing strategy for autonomous aircraft. You will architect production systems, develop multi-year roadmaps, and lead cross-functional programs spanning structures, propulsion, avionics, and integration.

Expect deep manufacturing expertise (12+ years) in aerospace/defense, CAD proficiency (CATIA/SolidWorks/NX) and ERP/MES/PLM familiarity. Eligible for a U.S.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex hardware production.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• Expertise across manufacturing disciplines with enterprise impact.
• Experience leading large-scale programs or capital portfolios ($2M+).
• Strong ability to develop and implement manufacturing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise-wide manufacturing strategies for autonomous aircraft production.
• Lead transformational initiatives redefining manufacturing capabilities for new programs.
• Architect production systems and 3–5 year technology roadmaps.
• Direct large-scale cross-functional programs with enterprise impact.
• Establish manufacturing excellence frameworks and engineering standards.
• Mentor engineers and develop career paths within ME organization.
• Collaborate with design to establish design-for-manufacturing frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

ERP

MES

PLM

Teamcenter

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Anduril Industries, Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing strategy for autonomous aircraft. You will architect production systems, develop multi-year roadmaps, and lead cross-functional programs spanning structures, propulsion, avionics, and integration.

Expect deep manufacturing expertise (12+ years) in aerospace/defense, CAD proficiency (CATIA/SolidWorks/NX) and ERP/MES/PLM familiarity. Eligible for a U.S.