Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

15h • $146,000 - $194,000

About The Position

Anduril's Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Engineering department develops and implements robust manufacturing processes and tooling solutions to ensure Anduril's defense products are produced efficiently, reliably, and at scale at Anduril. As a Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, you will support continuous operations and enable world class manufacturing of cutting edge defense products. As a Senior Sustaining Equipment Engineer, you will drive Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) by continuously enhancing critical systems, including PLC/HMI logic, robotics, mechanical/electrical subsystems, and conveyance infrastructure. You will also play a key role in cross-functional teams, developing, introducing, and ensuring the long-term sustainment of new models, products, and materials. The right person for the role has a proven track record of significantly improving Overall Equipment Efficiency through sophisticated automation enhancements and successful collaboration on new product development.. If you are someone who has an analytical mindset, a relentless drive for continuous improvement in OEE, and excellent collaboration skills to work effectively across teams, then this role is for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically focused on equipment engineering, automation, or reliability.
• Demonstrated expertise in programming and troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMIs, and industrial automation systems.
• Strong understanding of robotics, motion control systems, and mechanical/electrical subsystems in a production setting.
• Proven ability to lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) resulting in measurable OEE gains.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to implement effective solutions quickly
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Vision Systems for automated inspection and guidance.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for equipment design and layout.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Prior experience in the defense, aerospace, or med-tech industries.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize production equipment to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels
• Champion continuous improvement projects to maximize yield, cycle time, and availability of equipment.
• Report metrics to upper management
• Work hand in hand with process engineering and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues, improve equipment reliability, and provide technical guidance
• Support operations to aggressively ramp newly launched products to full-scale production
• Develop Scada system to monitor, gather, and process real-time production data
• Perform in-depth root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement robust corrective and preventive actions to enhance system reliability and uptime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality, and production to ensure production related issues are rapidly resolved

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
• Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
• Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level