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Manufacturing Engineer, Autonomous Airpower

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing
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Costa Mesa, CA$99k - $130kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Manufacturing Engineer role supporting the autonomous aircraft hardware manufacturing value chain, focused on process development, production readiness, and scaling from prototype to rate. Hands-on role collaborating with design and production teams to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and quality across subsystems such as structures, mechanical systems, fluid systems, propulsion integration, avionics, and harnessing.

Responsibilities

  • Support the manufacturing value chain for assigned aircraft subsystems or assemblies — contributing to process development, work instruction authoring, and production support
  • Independently modify and enhance manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality metrics on the production line
  • Author and maintain work instructions, quality plans, and inspection documentation with guidance from senior MEs
  • Analyze production data to identify trends and recommend data-driven process adjustments that reduce cycle times and increase throughput
  • Provide DFM/DFA input to design engineering — learning to identify manufacturability issues early and communicate them effectively
  • Support production builds on the floor — troubleshooting issues with technicians, documenting lessons learned, and iterating on processes
  • Develop and document standardized procedures that enhance manufacturing consistency and quality across build sequences
  • Assist with tooling definition and work with tooling engineers to validate fixtures and jigs for production use
  • Participate in root cause analysis for manufacturing non-conformances and help drive corrective actions
  • Support manufacturing BOM development and maintain accurate production documentation in PLM/ERP systems

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex hardware production environments
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience
  • Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes — machining, assembly, composites, or electrical integration
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models
  • Experience analyzing production data and recommending process improvements
  • Willingness to work hands-on in a production environment alongside technicians
  • Strong communication skills — able to document processes clearly and work across engineering and production teams
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Manufacturing process developmentWork instruction writingData analysis
Nice to have:DFM/DFARoot cause analysis

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and other support (details available via company benefits page)
  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers; considered part of total compensation
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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