Senior Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Santa Ana, CACosta Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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4 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems

The Senior Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems joins the Manufacturing Engineering team to develop and implement robust manufacturing processes for defense products. This role focuses on designing and optimizing manual assembly operations, dispensing applications for adhesives and sealants, and creating detailed technical documentation with visual aids. The engineer will provide real-time lineside support, perform root cause analysis to resolve production deviations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability during new product introductions. Key requirements include expertise in lean manufacturing principles, CAD software for tooling design, and experience with manufacturing execution systems and digital work instructions. The role requires a candidate skilled in AS9100 standards, Statistical Process Control, and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly principles to solve complex production challenges within the high-reliability defense technology sector while ensuring consistent quality across high-volume, low-mix environments.

What you'll do

  • Design and optimize manual assembly processes for high-volume production environments.
  • Create comprehensive manufacturing work instructions and process documentation with visual aids.
  • Engineer and optimize dispensing operations for adhesives, sealants, and thermal materials.
  • Provide real-time lineside support to resolve process deviations and maintain production flow.
  • Perform root cause analysis to implement corrective actions and improve manufacturing processes.
  • Develop and validate process parameters while establishing clear control limits for quality assurance.
  • Support new product introductions by scaling manufacturing processes from prototype to full production.
  • Participate in design reviews to provide feedback on manufacturability and assembly optimization.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry (preferred).
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Expertise in creating detailed work instructions and manufacturing process documentation.
  • Experience optimizing manual assembly operations and dispensing technologies for adhesives or sealants.
  • Proficiency with CAD software for assembly documentation and tooling design.
  • Ability to improve processes using lean manufacturing principles, Statistical Process Control (preferred), and Six Sigma certifications (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles (preferred).

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