Senior Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. in Santa Ana, California, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Development Engineer for intelligence systems.

You will design, optimize, and scale manual assembly, dispensing, and documentation processes to meet high-reliability defense product requirements. This role emphasizes creating detailed work instructions, collaborating with design, quality, and production teams, and ensuring AS9100-compliant processes from prototype to full production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry
• Experience creating clear, detailed work instructions and process documentation
• Experience optimizing manual assembly operations and establishing standardized work
• Lean manufacturing principles applied to process improvement
• Experience with dispensing technologies and manual application optimization
• Proficiency with CAD for assembly documentation and tooling design
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems and digital work instructions
• Currently possesses an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manual assembly processes to maximize efficiency, quality, and repeatability in a high-volume, low-mix production environment
• Develop comprehensive manufacturing work instructions and process documentation with clear visual aids for consistent production quality
• Engineer and optimize dispensing operations for adhesives, sealants, thermal materials, and other critical applications
• Provide active lineside support during production, addressing process deviations quickly to maintain flow
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions to continuously improve processes
• Collaborate with design, quality, and production to ensure manufacturability of new and existing products
• Evaluate and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time and defects
• Develop and validate process parameters with clear control limits for consistent quality
• Support new product introductions with scalable manufacturing processes
• Participate in design reviews to provide manufacturing feedback for optimal assembly
• Utilize AS9100 standards to drive process development and issue resolution

Skills

Manufacturing process development

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Dispensing technologies

CAD

Cross-functional collaboration

AS9100

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Santa Ana, California, United States

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 Engineering is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Development Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Engineering department develops and implements robust manufacturing processes to ensure Anduril's defense products are produced efficiently, reliably, and at scale. As a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, you will design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes with a focus on manual assembly operations, dispense applications, and technical documentation creation. The right person for this role has strong process engineering skills, experience creating detailed work instructions, expertise in manufacturing process optimization, and the ability to provide real-time production support. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, can adapt quickly to changing requirements, and is passionate about developing innovative manufacturing solutions to support cutting-edge defense technology production, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and optimize manual assembly processes to maximize efficiency, quality, and repeatability in a high volume, low-mix production environment
• Develop comprehensive manufacturing work instructions and process documentation with clear visual aids that enable consistent production quality
• Engineer and optimize dispensing operations for adhesives, sealants, thermal materials, and other critical applications
• Provide active lineside support during production, quickly addressing process deviations and implementing solutions to maintain production flow
• Drive issue resolution through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to continuously improve manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality, and production to ensure manufacturability of new and existing products
• Evaluate and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time, minimize defects, and increase overall manufacturing efficiency
• Develop and validate process parameters, establishing clear control limits to ensure consistent quality
• Support new product introductions by developing robust manufacturing processes that can scale from prototype to production
• Participate in design reviews to provide manufacturing feedback and ensure designs are optimized for assembly
• Utilize AS9100 standards to drive process development and drive issue resolution

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry
• Demonstrated expertise in creating clear, detailed work instructions and manufacturing process documentation
• Experience optimizing manual assembly operations and establishing standardized work
• Proven ability to analyze and improve manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to implement effective solutions quickly
• Experience with dispensing technologies and manual application optimization for adhesives, sealants, or similar materials
• Proficiency with CAD software for creating assembly documentation and tooling design
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems and digital work instructions
• Currently possesses an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

US Salary Range

$147,000 - $196,000 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:

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 .

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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