Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Actuation Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Actuation Systems

As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer in Mechanical Actuation Systems at Anduril’s Core Tech Manufacturing Team, you will lead the development and production of high-performance mechanical actuators, ensuring robust operation and reliability. Your day-to-day responsibilities include driving NPI initiatives, providing critical feedback for Design For Manufacturability (DFM), designing specialized tooling, optimizing process flows, establishing comprehensive manufacturing documentation, and implementing rigorous test methodologies. You must have extensive experience in precision mechanical components and electromechanical hardware, proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter, hands-on manufacturing skills, and a strong background in delivering complex systems in fast-paced environments. This role requires expertise in DFM, advanced assembly techniques, and robust testing for critical motion control components used in challenging sea and air vehicle platforms.

What you'll do

  • Lead the transition of precision mechanical actuators from prototype to scalable production.
  • Provide critical feedback on Design For Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA) for actuator components.
  • Architect and oversee novel tooling and fixturing for precise actuator assembly, alignment, and testing.
  • Establish robust process flows for complex actuator assemblies, setting benchmarks for manufacturing excellence.
  • Drive the development of comprehensive manufacturing documentation for high-reliability actuators.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
  • 12+ years of experience in manufacturing or design engineering with precision mechanical and electromechanical systems.
  • Expertise in Design For Manufacturability (DFM) for complex actuator components and integrated systems.
  • Hands-on experience in physically manufacturing hardware, including machining, assembly, and fabrication.
  • Proficient with Siemens NX for CAD and Teamcenter for PLM software.
  • Strong track record of driving technical initiatives and mentoring engineers in fast-paced environments.

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