Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Special Projects

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Anduril's Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and be a subject matter expert in composites manufacturing. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and complex flight vehicles. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns. The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership on solving a technical challenge with a creative, physical solution that they either personally manufactured or oversaw manufacturing on, in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you.

Requirements

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science.
• 8+ years of experience in a relevant field, manufacturing or design.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively integrate and deliver in a resource-constrained environment.
• Possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Knowledge of PLM, ERP, MES, and other related manufacturing planning and management systems.
• Willingness to travel frequently (>25%) to support global manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success in scaling product testing and production from tens/hundreds to hundreds/thousands.
• Experience in designing and working with molds for composites made from a variety of materials, and a thorough understanding of tradeoffs in material selection.
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple composite fabrication processes including: Autoclave processing, Resin transfer molding (RTM), Vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM), Out-of-autoclave processing, Compression molding, Filament winding.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities and eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical expert for all composites manufacturing processes, assembly, and test methodologies.
• Provide expert consultation, guidance, and mentorship to manufacturing engineers, production teams, and cross-functional departments.
• Stay abreast of emerging manufacturing technologies, materials, and industry trends specific to composites manufacturing, recommending and championing their adoption where beneficial.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate new manufacturing technologies and automation solution concepts into production.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes and products adhere strictly to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality management systems.
• Leverage expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) to seamlessly transition Anduril products from prototype to high-volume production, optimizing manufacturability and supply chain scalability.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering teams early in the development process to provide feedback for Design For Manufacturability (DFM).
• Establish scalable DFM frameworks that enable consistent execution across multiple products, sites, and manufacturing partners.
• Review and analyze technical data packages (TDPs) for composite components to ensure completeness, accuracy, and manufacturability before supplier handoff.
• Develop and maintain composites workmanship standards, process parameters, and design rules aligned to evolving product and technology roadmaps.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance product quality, reduce costs, decrease cycle times, and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Act as a technical liaison between various departments (Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Test, Operations).
• Present complex technical information, recommendations, and project updates to senior leadership and technical teams.
• Interface with key suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure component manufacturability and quality.

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, including: comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

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