Senior Manufacturing Engineer - High Volume Production

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative defense technology company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in electromechanical systems. This role involves scaling manufacturing processes, developing strategies for high-volume production, and collaborating with engineers to build prototype hardware. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and has a passion for problem-solving in manufacturing. Join a team dedicated to transforming military capabilities with cutting-edge technology and contribute to projects that have a real-world impact. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous PTO Plans

Daily Meals and Provisions

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Stipend

Mental Health Resources

Family Planning Support

Holiday Hiatus in December

Company-funded Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver hardware in resource-constrained environments.
• Experience with hands-on manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Scale manufacturing processes for high-volume production.
• Develop manufacturing strategies for electromechanical products.
• Collaborate with technicians to build and test prototype hardware.

Skills

Electromechanical Manufacturing

Process Optimization

Quality Control

Technical Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Documentation Writing

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Hard Science

Tools

CAD Software

Manufacturing Tools

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - High Volume Production

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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 team is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and flight vehicles. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns.

The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership on solving a technical challenge with a creative, physical, solution that they either personally manufacturing or oversaw manufacturing on, in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Scale electromechanical manufacturing processes to support high-volume production, ensuring consistent quality and reliability in mass-produced hardware systems
• Develop and refine manufacturing strategies specifically for high-volume electromechanical products, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and maintaining stringent quality standards at scale
• Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building prototype hardware, with an emphasis on the assembly and testing of electromechanical components
• Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc., while ensuring electromechanical compatibility and performance
• Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for a certain product or set of products
• Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts
• Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes
• Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
• Work with contract manufacturers across various disciplines (PCBA fab, metallic manufacturing, assembly, etc.) to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production
• Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building prototype hardware
• Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc.
• Travel to suppliers to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement quality procedures
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field preferred such as engineering, math, or a hard science
• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment
• Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
• Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.) Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems
• Software scripting experience in any language
  
  

US Salary Range

$125,000—$186,000 USD

Benefits

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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
  

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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