Manufacturing Engineer

The role

You will serve as the primary mechanical and assembly authority on the factory floor. You will partner with R&D for Design for Assembly and Manufacturing and architect physical assembly processes to scale complex mechanical hardware.

What you will do

• Drive Design for Assembly and Manufacturing (DFA/DFM) during early R&D phases
• Conduct 1D and 2D worst-case and statistical tolerance stack-up analyses
• Define hardware assembly strategies, joint clamping designs, and structural bonding
• Design production tooling including precision assembly jigs and alignment nests using 3D CAD
• Apply finite element analysis (FEA) to validate fixture rigidity
• Produce detailed 2D fabrication drawings utilizing ASME Y14.5 GD&T
• Design, sequence, and balance complex, multi-stage mechanical assembly lines
• Establish and qualify fastening processes including torque-tension specifications
• Develop application methods for chemical assembly processes like structural bonding and potting
• Lead technical disposition and root-cause investigations on mechanical assembly failures

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or mechanical design role with heavy exposure to mechanical assembly and hardware integration
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo)
• Advanced working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T
• Deep understanding of mechanical assembly techniques
• Demonstrated experience conducting tolerance stack-up analyses and applying DFA/DFM principles
• Strong mechanical problem-solving ability grounded in first-principles physics
• U.S. Person status is required

Nice to have

• 5+ years of experience taking complex structural or electro-mechanical assemblies from initial prototyping through full-rate production (NPI lifecycle)
• Experience implementing smart assembly tooling and integrating digital torque/angle tracking into Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Hands-on machining and fabrication skills (mill, lathe, 3D printing, press brakes)
• Experience with mechanical process validation, including Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R) and Statistical Process Control ( Cpk / Ppk )
• Working familiarity with PLM systems (Siemens Teamcenter) and modern ERP/MES platforms

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• U.S. Person status is required to access export-controlled data
• By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.