Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: 163 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $193k

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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 · Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Intelligence Systems

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Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Intelligence Systems joins the Intelligence Systems team to lead manufacturing process development for advanced defense hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and complex vehicles. This role involves owning the entire manufacturing value chain, including Design for Manufacturability, tool design, process creation, vendor sourcing, quality planning, and work documentation. The engineer will develop novel tooling solutions, establish production lines by breaking down complex assemblies, manage non-conformances, and collaborate with contract manufacturers for PCBA fabrication and metallic manufacturing. Key technical requirements include proficiency in CAD software, knowledge of DFMA principles, experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems, Statistical Process Control, and lean manufacturing. The role addresses the challenge of rapidly iterating and building high-reliability hardware in a fast-paced environment while ensuring repeatable processes for both quick-turn development and large-scale production of sophisticated intelligence systems.

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Skills

DFMA CAD Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma SMT PCBA Fabrication Manufacturing Execution Systems Statistical Process Control Scripting Tooling Design Quality Planning

What you'll do

Own the manufacturing process for intelligence systems across all production stages.
Provide design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly feedback to engineering teams.
Develop novel tooling solutions and optimized process flows for complex assemblies.
Create technical documentation including work instructions, quality plans, and inspection requirements.
Manage contract manufacturers to develop repeatable processes for both rapid prototyping and mass production.
Evaluate and disposition hardware non-conformances while iterating on assembly processes based on lessons learned.
Build prototype hardware hands-on alongside technicians and other engineers.
Travel to suppliers to conduct sourcing, resolve production issues, and implement quality procedures.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
12+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry.
Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Expertise in creating detailed work instructions and manufacturing process documentation.
Experience optimizing manual assembly operations and establishing standardized work using lean manufacturing principles.
Proficiency with CAD software for creating assembly documentation and tooling design.
Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies.
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.