Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

22h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• top-tier benefits for full-time employees

What This Job Offers

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