Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

The role

You will design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. You will develop automated solutions, drive DFM/DFA, and manage projects related to process improvement and capacity expansion.

What you will do

• Develop automated solutions to production processes from concept through production
• Drive design for manufacturing and design for assembly using automation fundamentals
• Conduct automation audit of current production capabilities
• Design, develop, and implement automated manufacturing processes
• Specify, design, procure, and validate tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment
• Develop manufacturing documentation including work instructions and control plans
• Conduct root cause analysis for manufacturing defects and process inefficiencies
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation methodologies
• Manage projects related to manufacturing process improvement and capacity expansion
• Provide technical support to production teams and train personnel

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, with a focus on automation
• Experience with CAD/CAM software
• Strong DFM/DFA knowledge and experience applying it to automated production
• Familiarity with automated manufacturing technologies (robotics, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, automated inspection)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Track record of leading end-to-end automated process development across multiple production lines
• Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology into manufacturing workflows
• Experience defining process and DFM/DFA standards and mentoring engineers
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice to have

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering with a focus on automation
• Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology systems (e.g., CMM, optical scanning) into manufacturing workflows
• Experience designing and fabricating tooling, jigs, and fixtures
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Owned end-to-end equipment development and implementation

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 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.