Space Manufacturing Lead

Telemetry Today LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to own the manufacturing strategy and execution for complex spacecraft hardware. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and drive excellence across our products to ensure high reliability and rapid delivery.

The role requires a strong background in tooling, fixtures, and MGSE design for aerospace/space, with experience scaling production and maintaining quality in fast-paced environments. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years designing production tooling, fixtures or mechanical ground support equipment for aerospace, space, defense or another high-reliability industry.
• A portfolio of tooling or MGSE personally designed and saw through to released drawings, fabrication and use on the floor
• Strong CAD proficiency (NX, SolidWorks or CREO) with sound GD&T practice on tooling drawings.
• Structural sizing and load path analysis experience for handling and lift hardware, including proof load and lift certification requirements.
• Experience designing tooling or MGSE that operated inside a cleanroom, and can defend the material, coating and lubricant choices that made it acceptable. Familiarity with IEST-STD-CC1246 and ASTM E595.
• Experience specifying and procuring tooling or capital equipment through a supply chain — specifications, vendor selection, long-lead planning and acceptance — against a facility or program schedule.
• A quantified improvement delivered through tooling or automation — cycle time, ergonomic risk, defect rate or touch labor — that you can explain mechanically.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing strategy and execution for complex spacecraft hardware.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and drive excellence across products.
• Ensure quality systems, documentation, and process development meet program requirements.
• Collaborate with supplier technical management and tool design teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CREO

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to own the manufacturing strategy and execution for complex spacecraft hardware. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and drive excellence across our products to ensure high reliability and rapid delivery.

The role requires a strong background in tooling, fixtures, and MGSE design for aerospace/space, with experience scaling production and maintaining quality in fast-paced environments. U.S.