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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Maritime Systems

Anduril· Manufacturing : Heavy Metal - Production : Manufacturing Engineering
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Santa Ana, CA$146k - $194kfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Senior Manufacturing Engineer responsible for bridging engineering design and full-rate production for advanced autonomous maritime systems, embedding manufacturing process development, planning, and documentation to enable scalable, compliant production including NAVSEA requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Manufacturing Process: Design, develop, and qualify robust manufacturing processes for complex maritime systems, from component fabrication and sub-assembly through final vehicle integration and testing.
  • Manufacturing Planning: Author and maintain comprehensive manufacturing plans, translate complex 2D/3D engineering drawings into clear work instructions, and create optimized process routings in our MES (Forge).
  • Own the creation and maintenance of the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), ensuring accurate translation from the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) and meticulously documenting the as-built configuration.
  • Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and producibility assessments, providing critical, data-driven feedback to the design team to optimize for cost, quality, and scalability.
  • Identify, specify, and qualify all tooling, fixtures, and test equipment required to support manufacturing and assembly operations in accordance with program requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement by leading process validation activities, applying statistical methods, and performing root cause analysis to resolve manufacturing discrepancies and enhance production efficiency.
  • Serve as the primary technical interface between design engineering, supply chain, and production operations, ensuring alignment and resolving issues to meet delivery commitments.
  • Provide hands-on, on-floor engineering support during new product introduction (NPI), critical build phases, and troubleshooting activities.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, with a demonstrated background in both manufacturing process development and production planning.
  • Proven experience in a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment, successfully taking complex products from design into a production environment.
  • Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques (e.g., mechanical assembly, electrical integration, composite fabrication, precision machining).
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and technical specifications, including an understanding of GD&T.
  • Hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Product Data Management (PDM) software.
  • Ability to thrive and communicate effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling R&D and production environment.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Manufacturing process developmentManufacturing planningMBOM/EBOM alignmentDFM/ProducibilityTooling and fixture planningMES/PDM systemsGD&TCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:Statistical methods / SPC

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive health and related benefits (details available via Anduril Careers)
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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