Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer focused on manufacturing automation to design, implement, and scale automated production systems across our facilities. You will collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to push DFMA, drive continuous improvement, mentor engineers, and lead end-to-end automation projects from concept through production.

The role requires a 12+ year track record in automation-heavy environments and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years in manufacturing or process engineering, focused on automation.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX or similar.
• Strong DFM/DFA knowledge applied to automated production.
• Experience integrating automation, robotics, or metrology into workflows.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to export controlled access to information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated solutions to production processes from concept through production.
• Drive DFM/DFA to enable high-rate production.
• Audit current production capabilities to identify improvements.
• Design, develop, and implement robust automated processes.
• Specify and validate tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Create manufacturing documentation such as work instructions and control plans.
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies and automation methods.
• Manage automation and capacity expansion projects.
• Provide technical support and train production teams.
• Set automation standards and best practices across programs.
• Drive factory-wide continuous improvement and mentor engineers.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

NX CAD/CAM

Robotics

CNC machining

Additive manufacturing

Automated inspection

Job description

Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

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 Automation team is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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

REQUIRED 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 (e.g., CMM, optical scanning) 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering with a focus on automation
• Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology systems (e.g., CMM, optical scanning) into manufacturing workflows
• Experience designing and fabricating tooling, jigs, and fixtures
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Owned end-to-end equipment development and implementation

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $220,000 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.

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.