This role pays less than
61%
of similar roles. Most pay
$129,000–$170,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$146k
versus about
$150k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
The Manufacturing Tooling Engineer joins the Manufacturing Engineering team to design, develop, and maintain the tooling, fixtures, and jigs required for large-scale sub-assembly production of flight-critical hardware. This role bridges design engineering and production execution by translating requirements into physical tools that ensure positional accuracy and safety during aircraft assembly. Key responsibilities include performing GD&T stack-ups, creating detailed drawings and bills of material, conducting first article prove-outs, and managing tooling maintenance and inventory. The candidate will utilize 3D CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA to develop solutions for airframe structures. Required expertise includes experience with metallic materials like aluminum and steel, knowledge of aerospace quality standards, and proficiency in tolerance analysis. This role solves the technical challenge of maintaining high production rates while ensuring precise manufacturing quality for complex aerospace components.
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
CAD
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Office
Design for Manufacturability
Design to Cost
Manufacturing Engineering
Solid Modeling
Process Flow
Quality Control
Prototype Fabrication