Manufacturing Engineer, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashville, OHCosta Mesa, CA
Salary
$126,000–$167,000 / yr
Posted
37 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $172k
This role $146k
$118k most similar roles pay here $202k

This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$193,550 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $146k versus about $172k 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, Connected Warfare

Manufacturing Engineer, Connected Warfare joins the Connected Warfare team to oversee the industrialization of command and control systems for U.S. and Allied forces. This role involves managing the entire manufacturing value-chain, from initial prototyping through high-volume production at a large-scale facility. Key responsibilities include driving Design for Manufacturability feedback into designs, innovating tool selection, creating optimized production lines, fostering vendor partnerships, and documenting processes like MBOMs and work instructions. The candidate will act as a liaison for mechanical fabrication and avionics while analyzing metrics for cost reduction and capacity planning. Required skills include experience in electromechanical hardware manufacturing, technical proficiency in engineering or math, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance. Preferred qualifications include aerospace experience, software scripting, Lean Six Sigma certification, and familiarity with J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn in California?

Median $168750 from 48 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the entire manufacturing value chain from initial prototyping through high-volume production.
  • Integrate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) best practices into the engineering design process.
  • Serve as a technical liaison for mechanical fabrication and avionics during product development.
  • Create and maintain essential documentation including MBOMs, work instructions, and process flows.
  • Develop production and test methodologies to scale manufacturing for complex products.
  • Analyze performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and capacity.
  • Travel to supplier sites to conduct sourcing, resolve production issues, and implement procedures.

What we're looking for

  • Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science is preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver electromechanical hardware in resource-constrained environments.
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) best practices and mechanical fabrication/avionics.
  • Proficiency in creating manufacturing documentation, including MBOMs, work instructions, and process flows.
  • Willingness to travel regularly between locations and work extended hours when required by business priorities.
  • Preferred skills include Lean Six Sigma certification, software scripting, and familiarity with IPC standards.

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