Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Maritime Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
143 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $170k
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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 · Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Maritime Systems

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Maritime Systems joins the Maritime Manufacturing Technology team to bridge the gap between engineering design and full-rate production for advanced autonomous maritime systems. This role involves developing and qualifying manufacturing processes for complex hardware, including surface, undersea, and sea-to-air vehicles. You will manage manufacturing planning by translating 2D/3D drawings into work instructions, maintaining Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM), and leading Design for Manufacturability assessments. Key responsibilities include identifying tooling, performing root cause analysis, and providing on-floor support during new product introductions. The role requires expertise in mechanical assembly, electrical integration, composite fabrication, and precision machining. Candidates must be proficient with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Product Data Management (PDM) software while navigating requirements such as NAVSEA standards to ensure the delivery of mission-critical maritime capabilities.

What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn in California?

Median $168750 from 48 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and qualify manufacturing processes for complex maritime systems from component fabrication to final integration.
  • Create detailed work instructions and optimized process routings within the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
  • Manage the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) by translating Engineering Bills of Materials (EBOM) into as-built configurations.
  • Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) assessments to provide data-driven feedback on cost, quality, and scalability.
  • Identify, specify, and qualify all necessary tooling, fixtures, and test equipment for assembly operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement through process validation, statistical methods, and root cause analysis of production discrepancies.
  • Serve as the primary technical interface between design engineering, supply chain, and production teams.
  • Provide hands-on floor support during new product introduction (NPI) and critical build phases.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in process development and production planning.
  • Proven experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) environments for complex products.
  • Strong technical understanding of mechanical assembly, electrical integration, composite fabrication, and precision machining.
  • Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and technical specifications with an understanding of GD&T.
  • Hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Product Data Management (PDM) software.
  • Must be a U.S. Person to access export-controlled information or facilities.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Preferred Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

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