Manufacturing Engineer, Maritime Systems

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will own the critical bridge between engineering design and full-rate production for our advanced autonomous systems. This role is a hybrid of manufacturing process development and manufacturing planning, requiring you to design and validate how we build our hardware while also creating the detailed plans and documentation to execute it at scale. You will develop and implement robust manufacturing processes that are efficient, repeatable, and compliant with rigorous customer requirements, including those specified by NAVSEA, enabling the delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, with a demonstrated background in both manufacturing process development and production planning.
Proven experience in a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment, successfully taking complex products from design into a production environment.
Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques (e.g., mechanical assembly, electrical integration, composite fabrication, precision machining).
Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and technical specifications, including an understanding of GD&T.
Hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Product Data Management (PDM) software.
Ability to thrive and communicate effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling R&D and production environment.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Direct experience in the maritime, naval, or aerospace defense industry, with an understanding of associated quality and documentation standards (e.g., NAVSEA, MIL-SPEC).
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for material and production planning.
Background in process characterization, statistical process control (SPC), and designing/qualifying automated manufacturing and test equipment.
Experience leading cross-functional teams to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process: Design, develop, and qualify robust manufacturing processes for complex maritime systems, from component fabrication and sub-assembly through final vehicle integration and testing.
Manufacturing Planning: Author and maintain comprehensive manufacturing plans, translate complex 2D/3D engineering drawings into clear work instructions, and create optimized process routings in our MES (Forge).
Own the creation and maintenance of the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), ensuring accurate translation from the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) and meticulously documenting the as-built configuration.
Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and producibility assessments, providing critical, data-driven feedback to the design team to optimize for cost, quality, and scalability.
Identify, specify, and qualify all tooling, fixtures, and test equipment required to support manufacturing and assembly operations in accordance with program requirements.
Drive continuous improvement by leading process validation activities, applying statistical methods, and performing root cause analysis to resolve manufacturing discrepancies and enhance production efficiency.
Serve as the primary technical interface between design engineering, supply chain, and production operations, ensuring alignment and resolving issues to meet delivery commitments.
Provide hands-on, on-floor engineering support during new product introduction (NPI), critical build phases, and troubleshooting activities.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.