Senior Manufacturing Development Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manufacturing Development Engineer

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As a Senior Manufacturing Development Engineer at Anduril, you will join a team dedicated to defining manufacturing processes from ideation through full-scale production. Your daily tasks include leading initiatives for Design for Manufacturing (DFM), consulting on complex systems, and supporting strategic programs. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and ensure seamless transitions from development to production. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in manufacturing engineering or related fields, a strong background in implementing new products and processes, and the ability to drive organizational change. Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools and deep knowledge of product lifecycle phases is preferred. This role demands expertise in process optimization and a business impact mindset to tackle large-scale manufacturing challenges at Anduril.

Skills

Design for Manufacturing Manufacturing Engineering Cross-functional Collaboration Product Integration Program Management Engineering Transformation Business Process Ownership Organizational Change Leadership Product Lifecycle Management

What you'll do

  • Define and lead manufacturing engineering initiatives from ideation to rollout.
  • Review and consult on manufacturing plans for complex systems and strategic programs.
  • Champion best practices in manufacturing engineering across global teams through training sessions and templates.
  • Facilitate early engagement with cross-functional teams including product design, supply chain, and quality assurance.
  • Identify areas of improvement and provide actionable recommendations for new manufacturing projects.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related fields.
  • Extensive collaboration with stakeholders to implement or improve products and processes.
  • Proven success in transitioning new products from development to full-scale production.
  • Business impact mindset and strong process thinking skills.
  • U.S. citizenship required for the position.
  • Preferred: 8+ years of experience in relevant domains.
  • Experience leading organizational change initiatives beneficial.

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