Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$115,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Similar $152k
This role $143k
$107k most similar roles pay here $194k

This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $133,650–$170,075 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $143k versus about $152k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1747 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1544 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation joins the Manufacturing Automation team to design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across factories. This role involves developing automated solutions for production processes from concept through production while driving design for manufacturing and design for assembly principles to prepare products for high-rate production. Key responsibilities include conducting automation audits to improve throughput and quality, specifying and validating tooling and fixtures, creating technical documentation like work instructions, and performing root cause analysis on defects. The role requires expertise in CAD/CAM software, such as NX, and familiarity with robotics, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and automated inspection systems. Candidates must possess strong problem-solving skills to manage projects related to capacity expansion and process improvement while providing technical support and training for production teams within a defense technology context involving advanced hardware.

What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn in California?

Median $168750 from 46 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop automated solutions for production processes from initial concept through final production.
  • Drive design for manufacturing (DFM) and assembly (DFA) to prepare products for high-rate production.
  • Conduct automation audits of current capabilities to improve throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
  • Design, develop, and implement robust, high-quality automated manufacturing processes.
  • Specify, procure, and validate tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to meet process requirements.
  • Create manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and control plans.
  • Perform root cause analysis on defects or inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
  • Manage projects related to manufacturing process improvement, automation, and capacity expansion.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering with a focus on automation.
  • Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX or similar.
  • Solid DFM/DFA knowledge and experience applying it to automated production.
  • Familiarity with automated manufacturing technologies including robotics, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and automated inspection.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to export controlled information or facilities.
  • 6+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering with a focus on automation (preferred).
  • Experience integrating automation, robotics, advanced metrology systems, lean manufacturing, or end-to-end equipment development (preferred).

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