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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Autonomous Airpower

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead development and implementation of complex manufacturing processes for autonomous aircraft hardware, spanning multiple ME disciplines and providing mentorship and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of complex manufacturing processes from concept to production for autonomous aircraft subsystems
  • Own the manufacturing value chain end-to-end for your subsystems — from DFM input through process development, work instruction authoring, tooling definition, and production support
  • Design and execute process improvements that optimize workflow and increase production capacity across your subsystems
  • Develop technical roadmaps for manufacturing technology advancement aligned with program and business objectives
  • Establish engineering standards and best practices that become benchmarks for the ME organization
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) for manufacturing non-conformances, driving systemic fixes rather than one-off dispositions
  • Manage capital expenditure projects from justification through implementation and validation, controlling project budgets and delivering on time
  • Drive production readiness activities including MBOMs, process capability assessments, and rate-readiness planning
  • Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex manufacturing issues spanning engineering, supply chain, quality, and production
  • Mentor and develop junior and mid-level manufacturing engineers, serving as a technical escalation point for complex manufacturing issues

Qualifications

  • 7+ 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 ownership of manufacturing processes end-to-end — from process development through production support
  • Track record of leading process improvements that delivered measurable gains in quality, throughput, or cost
  • Experience managing capital projects and production budgets
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent) and production planning systems (ERP, MES, PLM)
  • Strong DFM/DFA instincts — demonstrated ability to influence design decisions for manufacturability
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Manufacturing process development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and future planning)
  • Equity grants included in majority of full-time offers
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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