Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
163 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems joins the Manufacturing Engineering team to develop and implement robust manufacturing processes for defense products. This role focuses on designing and optimizing manual assembly operations, dispensing applications for adhesives and sealants, and creating detailed technical documentation with visual aids. The engineer will provide real-time lineside support, perform root cause analysis, and manage process improvements to reduce cycle times and defects. Key responsibilities include validating process parameters, participating in design reviews, and ensuring manufacturability through AS9100 standards. Required skills include proficiency in CAD software, manufacturing execution systems, and lean manufacturing principles. The role requires expertise in high-volume, low-mix production environments and the ability to scale processes from prototype to production while maintaining quality standards for advanced defense technology products.

What you'll do

  • Design and optimize manual assembly processes for high-volume production environments.
  • Create comprehensive manufacturing work instructions and technical documentation with visual aids.
  • Engineer and optimize dispensing operations for adhesives, sealants, and thermal materials.
  • Provide real-time lineside support to resolve process deviations and maintain production flow.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturing processes.
  • Develop and validate process parameters while establishing clear control limits for quality assurance.
  • Support new product introductions by scaling manufacturing processes from prototype to full production.
  • Participate in design reviews to provide feedback on manufacturability and assembly optimization.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry.
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Expertise in creating detailed work instructions and manufacturing process documentation with visual aids.
  • Experience optimizing manual assembly operations and dispensing technologies for adhesives, sealants, or thermal materials.
  • Proficiency in using CAD software for assembly documentation and tooling design.
  • Ability to analyze and improve processes using lean manufacturing principles and AS9100 standards.
  • Experience with manufacturing execution systems and digital work instructions.

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