Staff Manufacturing Automation Engineer — Lead Factory Automation

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead automated manufacturing initiatives across our facilities. You will design, implement, and optimize production automation, partnering with design and manufacturing teams to scale high-rate production while ensuring quality and cost targets.

You will drive DFM/DFA practices, select tooling and metrology methods, and mentor engineers on automation standards, tooling, and continuous improvement across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, with a focus on automation.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX or similar.
• Strong DFM/DFA knowledge and experience applying it to automated production.
• Familiarity with automated manufacturing technologies (robotics, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, automated inspection).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Track record of leading end-to-end automated process development across multiple production lines.
• Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology into manufacturing workflows.
• Experience defining process and DFM/DFA standards and mentoring engineers.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated solutions to production processes in partnership with design and manufacturing teams, from concept through production.
• Drive design for manufacturing and design for assembly (DFM/DFA), using automation fundamentals, to develop products ready for high rate production.
• Conduct automation audit of current production capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement in throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
• Design, develop, and implement robust, efficient, and high-quality automated manufacturing processes.
• Specify, design, procure, and validate tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support process requirements.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and 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 automation methodologies.
• Manage projects related to manufacturing process improvement, automation, and capacity expansion.
• Provide technical support to production teams and train personnel on new processes and equipment.
• Set automation process standards and DFM/DFA best practices across programs.
• Drive factory-wide continuous improvement strategy and mentor and develop engineers.

Skills

DFM/DFA

Automation

Robotics

CNC Machining

Additive Manufacturing

Metrology (CMM)

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

End-to-End Process Development

Manufacturing Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

NX CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM software

CMM

Optical Scanning

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead automated manufacturing initiatives across our facilities. You will design, implement, and optimize production automation, partnering with design and manufacturing teams to scale high-rate production while ensuring quality and cost targets.

You will drive DFM/DFA practices, select tooling and metrology methods, and mentor engineers on automation standards, tooling, and continuous improvement across programs.