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Manufacturing Engineer II, Autonomous Airpower

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing
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Costa Mesa, CA, Hybrid (Long Beach, CA)$129k - $171kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Manufacturing Engineer II to own portions of the manufacturing value chain for autonomous aircraft hardware, implementing and refining processes to meet production targets and quality standards within Anduril’s Autonomous Airpower manufacturing team in Costa Mesa, CA (with future base in Long Beach, CA).

Responsibilities

  • Own the manufacturing value chain for assigned aircraft subsystems or assemblies — from process development through work instruction authoring, tooling definition, and production support
  • Implement and refine manufacturing processes to achieve production targets and quality standards for your subsystems
  • Analyze current workflows to identify bottlenecks and drive targeted cycle time reductions
  • Author and maintain work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, and manufacturing BOMs that enable technicians to build hardware consistently
  • Proficiently utilize CAD software to design tooling, fixtures, and production layouts for aircraft assemblies
  • Provide DFM/DFA feedback to design engineering, communicating manufacturing constraints and suggesting alternatives based on hands-on production experience
  • Execute assigned manufacturing engineering projects — managing timelines, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and tracking progress to engineering leadership
  • Troubleshoot production issues in real time, developing practical solutions to minimize downtime on the factory floor
  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools (5S, value stream mapping, FMEA) to specific production areas and lead smaller improvement initiatives
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing guidance on routine assignments and manufacturing best practices

Qualifications

  • 4+ 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
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and refining manufacturing processes on a production floor
  • Experience authoring work instructions, manufacturing plans, and quality documentation for hardware builds
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent) for tooling and fixture design
  • Experience managing manufacturing engineering projects including timelines, vendor coordination, and resource allocation
  • Hands-on troubleshooting experience in a production environment
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Manufacturing process developmentWork instruction authoringCAD tooling designLean Six Sigma

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for health, recovery, and future planning
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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