Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Actuators
Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Engineering
Costa Mesafull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Staff Manufacturing Engineer responsible for end-to-end development and production of high-performance mechanical actuators and electromechanical systems for sea and air vehicle platforms, including DFM, tooling, process optimization, MBOM/Routings, documentation, testing, and mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary technical driver for NPI initiatives, transitioning precision mechanical actuators and electromechanical systems from prototype to scalable production, architecting solutions for manufacturability, performance, and supply chain robustness.
- Act as the principal manufacturing interface with Design Engineering, providing critical feedback for DFM/DFA for actuator components and integrated systems.
- Architect, design, and oversee implementation of novel tooling, jigs, and fixturing for precision actuator assembly, alignment, and testing, setting best practices.
- Establish and continuously optimize robust, repeatable process flows for complex actuator assemblies including bearing installation, gear train assembly, sensor integration, and sealing.
- Strategically define, implement, and optimize MBOM and Routings within MES and ERP systems for actuator sub-assemblies and final product builds.
- Drive development and standardization of comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, quality control plans, inspection requirements, and environmental test procedures.
- Design, validate, and implement robust test methodologies and equipment for actuator performance characteristics and environmental qualification.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians during prototype builds, troubleshooting, and production validation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 12+ years of progressive manufacturing or design engineering experience with precision mechanical components, electromechanical hardware, or motion control systems.
- Proven track record of driving significant technical initiatives and mentoring engineers.
- Expertise in delivering complex electromechanical hardware (actuators, robotics) in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments.
- Deep expertise in MBOM creation, MES integration, and RCCA for actuator production.
- Proficient with Siemens NX for CAD and Teamcenter for PLM.
- Hands-on experience manufacturing hardware (precision machining, additive manufacturing, electromechanical assembly).
- Strong interest in manufacturing high-performance defense hardware and commitment to technical mastery.
- U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled information or facilities.
Skills
Required:DFM/DFA feedback to design engineeringMBOM and Routings in MES/ERPTooling, jigs, and fixturing designTest methodology developmentManufacturing documentation
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, recovery, and related supports) available to employees.
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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