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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Automation
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Engineering role focused on design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems to scale production across Anduril factories, driving DFx, process improvement, and technology adoption.

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
  • - Lead process development for major production lines and mentor junior manufacturing engineers

Qualifications

  • - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
  • - 8+ 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
  • - Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end automated process development
  • - Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology (e.g., CMM, optical scanning) into manufacturing workflows
  • - Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Skills

Required:Bachelor degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing related)Automation design & implementationDFM/DFACAD/CAM softwareRobotics / automation technologiesRoot cause analysis & CAPAProject managementTraining & mentorship
Nice to have:Industrial metrology (CMM, optical scanning)

Benefits

  • Benefits package with health, recovery, and other competitive offerings; information available via company career page
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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