Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Actuation Systems

The role

You will drive the end-to-end manufacturing development and production of high-performance mechanical actuators. This includes transitioning systems from prototype to scalable production and providing technical guidance for sea and air vehicle platforms.

What you will do

• Drive NPI initiatives to transition actuators from prototype to scalable production
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback to Design Engineering
• Architect and oversee implementation of novel tooling, jigs, and fixturing
• Optimize process flows for complex actuator assemblies
• Define and optimize MBOM and Routings within MES and ERP systems
• Develop manufacturing documentation including work instructions and quality plans
• Design and implement test methodologies and equipment for actuator performance
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• 12+ years of progressive manufacturing or design engineering experience with precision mechanical components, electromechanical hardware, or motion control systems
• Proven track record of driving significant technical initiatives and mentoring engineers
• Expertise in delivering complex electromechanical hardware in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments
• Expertise in MBOM creation, MES integration, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Proficient with Siemens NX for CAD and Teamcenter for PLM software
• Hands-on experience physically manufacturing hardware
• Must be a U.S. Person

Nice to have

• Personal projects in robotics or control systems
• Hands-on experience with control systems, servo motors, or high-performance electromechanical components in aerospace, marine, or robotics
• Experience with harsh environment manufacturing considerations
• Familiarity with aerospace or marine environmental testing and qualification standards
• Software scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automation, data analysis, or testbed control
• Experience with advanced manufacturing processes like precision grinding, gear cutting, or specialized surface treatments

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
• Consent to third-party 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 brings the expertise and business model of innovative companies to the defense industry.