Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Maritime Systems

The role

You will bridge engineering design and full-rate production for advanced autonomous systems. You will design and validate manufacturing processes and create detailed plans to execute them at scale.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and qualify manufacturing processes for complex maritime systems.
• Author and maintain comprehensive manufacturing plans.
• Translate 2D/3D engineering drawings into work instructions.
• Create optimized process routings in MES (Forge).
• Own the creation and maintenance of the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM).
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and producibility assessments.
• Identify, specify, and qualify tooling, fixtures, and test equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement through process validation and root cause analysis.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between design, supply chain, and production.
• Provide hands-on engineering support during NPI and critical build phases.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in process development and production planning.
• Proven experience in a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques (mechanical assembly, electrical integration, composite fabrication, precision machining).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and technical specifications, including GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Product Data Management (PDM) software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced R&D and production environment.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to have

• 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.
• Understanding of associated quality and documentation standards (e.g., NAVSEA, MIL-SPEC).
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• 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.

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• 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 brings the expertise, technology, and business model of innovative companies to the defense industry.