Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Turbine Engines

Anduril; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Turbomachinery Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead advanced turbine engine manufacturing development and optimization. The role emphasizes creating robust processes, tooling, and equipment for high‑precision components used in defense systems.

The candidate will collaborate across teams to ensure manufacturability, drive efficiency/cost improvements, document processes, and implement corrective actions while complying with quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years in turbomachinery component manufacturing, aerospace/defense/high‑performance industrial gas turbines.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX.
• Familiarity with CNC machining and additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust manufacturing processes for turbine engines and precision components, from concept to production.
• Specify, design, procure, and validate tooling, fixtures, and equipment to meet production goals.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure manufacturability (DFx).
• Optimize processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (work instructions, process flow, quality plans).
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies/methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage turbomachinery manufacturing improvement and capacity‑expansion projects.
• Provide technical support and train production staff on new processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Master's preferred

Tools

NX or similar CAD/CAM

CNC machining

Additive manufacturing

Automation/robotics

Metrology systems (CMM/optical)

Job description

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 Industries is seeking a skilled and innovative Turbomachinery Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for advanced turbine engines and their precision components used in our cutting‑edge defense systems. 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

• Design, develop, and implement robust, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing processes for advanced turbine engines and their precision components, from concept to production.
• Specify, design, procure, and validate necessary tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support production goals and process requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure manufacturability of turbomachinery designs, including DFx principles.
• Optimize existing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and quality control plans
• Conduct root cause analysis for manufacturing defects, non‑conformances, or process inefficiencies, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Manage projects related to turbomachinery manufacturing improvements and capacity expansion.
• Provide technical support to production teams and train personnel on new processes and equipment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in turbomachinery component manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or high‑performance industrial gas turbine industries.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX or similar.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and other advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology systems (e.g., CMM, optical scanning) into manufacturing workflows.
• Owned end‑to‑end equipment development and implementation
• Designing and fabricating tooling, such as mandrels and other fixture jigs

US Salary Range

$146,000 — $194,000 USD

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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.