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Tooling Engineer, Sentry

Anduril· Manufacturing : Sentry Production : Manufacturing Engineering
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Irvine, CA$129k - $171kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Anduril's Sentry team seeks a Tooling Engineer to design, develop, and deploy fixtures, jigs, gauges, and specialized tooling for high-quality, repeatable production of defense hardware, collaborating across manufacturing, design, quality, and supply chain.

Responsibilities

  • Lead tooling development from concept through production, delivering fixtures, jigs, gauges, and assembly aids for safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing of Sentry products.
  • Own tooling design execution, validation, supplier coordination, and issue resolution, serving as the technical expert for tooling across new and existing products within the Sentry product family.
  • Develop and refine detailed tooling design documentation, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure consistent quality and repeatability in manufacturing processes.
  • Partner with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, PMO, Quality, and Test Engineering to ensure tooling feasibility, readiness, and production line alignment.
  • Apply DFM/DFA, GD&T, and Value Engineering principles to balance precision, ergonomics, manufacturability, durability, and cost in tooling design.
  • Create and maintain accurate 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and specifications within PDM/PLM systems to ensure manufacturing consistency.
  • Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp to ensure scalable execution of tooling solutions across internal and contract manufacturing sites.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling-related quality, downtime, and field issues.
  • Drive cost savings, cycle time reduction, and ergonomic improvements across existing tooling designs and processes.
  • Research and implement new materials, manufacturing methods, and automation technologies to improve tooling performance and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with internal machine shops and external suppliers to meet compliance, quality, cost, and timeline targets for tooling fabrication.
  • Standardize tooling documentation, specifications, and engineering practices across the organization.
  • Support adoption of simulation, validation, and AI-enabled design tools to enhance tooling design capabilities and efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in tooling or manufacturing engineering, preferably for electronic, electromechanical, or defense products
  • Demonstrated ability to design and validate fixtures, jigs, and gauges for precision assembly and inspection
  • Experience with tooling materials selection, machining processes, and tolerance analysis
  • Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and metrology principles
  • Proficiency with CAD software for mechanical design (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
  • Experience with tooling validation methodologies including Gauge R&R and First Article Inspection
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Experience in tooling configuration management and change control processes
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Skills

Required:Tooling design and validationGD&T (ASME Y14.5)CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)DFM/DFAPDM/PLM documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees). See Explore Our Benefits page for more information.
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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