Manufacturing Engineer, Production

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$98,000–$130,000 / yr
Posted
175 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $150k
This role $114k
$88k most similar roles pay here $193k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $129,000–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $150k 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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manufacturing Engineer, Production

Manufacturing Engineer, Production, Sentry joins the Sentry Manufacturing team to manage the manufacturing value-chain for Sentry Tower Systems. This role involves transitioning electromechanical products from NPI to production by performing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) work. The engineer will develop detailed work instructions, create Standard Operating Procedures, perform root cause analysis for production issues, and manage Product Lifecycle Management data including Bill of Materials in systems like Teamcenter. Key responsibilities include optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing automation solutions, and partnering with contract manufacturers for PCBA fabrication and final assembly. The role requires a technical degree and experience with electromechanical hardware, configuration management, and change control. Candidates should be proficient in solving complex hardware challenges within resource-constrained environments while ensuring high-quality output through rigorous process flows and quality planning.

What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn in California?

Median $168750 from 48 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Execute Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) tasks to transition products from NPI to production.
  • Develop and refine manufacturing process flows by breaking down assemblies into logical subassemblies and processes.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality control plans.
  • Identify and implement automation solutions and integrated workflows to improve manufacturing efficiency and repeatability.
  • Manage Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data, including Bill of Materials (BOM) management and configuration control.
  • Partner with contract manufacturers to establish repeatable production processes and resolve issues at supplier sites.
  • Perform root cause analysis for production issues and provide engineering support to optimize existing production lines.
  • Oversee the installation, commissioning, and validation of new manufacturing systems and equipment.

What we're looking for

  • Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science.
  • 2+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment.
  • Experience or familiarity with integrating assemblies and subassemblies.
  • Experience in configuration management and change control processes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to export controlled information or facilities.

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