Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $167k
This role $170k
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This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $141,850–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $167k 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 1747 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1544 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation joins the Manufacturing Automation team to design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across factories at a national scale. This role involves developing automated solutions for production processes from concept through production while driving design for manufacturing and design for assembly principles. The engineer will conduct automation audits to improve throughput, quality, cost, and safety; specify and validate tooling, fixtures, and equipment; and create technical documentation like work instructions and process flow diagrams. Key responsibilities include performing root cause analysis for defects, managing capacity expansion projects, and mentoring junior engineers. Required skills include CAD/CAM software proficiency, specifically NX, and experience with robotics, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and advanced metrology such as CMM or optical scanning. The role focuses on solving production challenges by implementing robust automated manufacturing processes and technologies.

What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn in California?

Median $168750 from 46 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop automated solutions for production processes from initial concept through final production.
  • Drive design for manufacturing (DFM) and assembly (DFA) to prepare products for high-rate production.
  • Audit current production capabilities to identify opportunities for improving throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
  • Design, develop, and implement robust, efficient, and high-quality automated manufacturing processes.
  • Specify, design, procure, and validate tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
  • Create manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and control plans.
  • Perform root cause analysis for defects or inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
  • Lead process development for major production lines and mentor junior engineering staff.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering with a focus on automation.
  • Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX or similar.
  • Strong DFM/DFA knowledge and experience applying it to automated production.
  • Familiarity with automated manufacturing technologies including robotics, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and automated inspection.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to export controlled information or facilities.
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering with a focus on automation (preferred).
  • Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology into workflows; designing/fabricating tooling; and lean manufacturing methodologies (preferred).

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