DFx Engineer, Mechanical & Fluid Systems

The role

This role supports design for manufacturability, assembly, and cost analysis across mechanical, structural, thermal management, and fluid systems subsystems. You will evaluate designs, participate in reviews, and support the evaluation of contract manufacturers.

What you will do

• Support DFx analysis across mechanical, structural, thermal, and fluid systems subsystems
• Participate in structured DFM/DFA/DFC reviews at key design milestones
• Participate in DFMEAs with cross-functional teams
• Provide manufacturing and cost feedback on designs
• Support the evaluation and qualification of contract manufacturers
• Help build and maintain should-cost models and cost-driver analyses
• Help develop and maintain DFx standards, guidelines, and scorecards
• Analyze designs for manufacturability, assembly, cost, and technology maturity
• Work with supply chain to connect DFx requirements to sourcing strategy
• Collaborate with quality engineering on inspection plans and acceptance criteria

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent full-time, relevant industry experience
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related role with exposure to mechanical systems, thermal management, or fluid systems
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes: CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, composite fabrication, or mechanical assembly
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, interpret GD&T, and review 3D models
• Interest in understanding manufacturing cost drivers
• Familiarity with aerospace mechanical standards or a willingness to learn and apply them quickly
• Strong communication skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment across multiple programs simultaneously
• A genuine interest in manufacturing
• An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Must be a U.S. Person

Nice to have

• Master's degree in engineering or a related field
• Internship or co-op experience in aerospace or defense mechanical manufacturing
• Exposure to DFM/DFA review processes, producibility engineering, or cost analysis
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality management systems
• Experience visiting or evaluating manufacturing suppliers in any capacity
• Proficiency in CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Exposure to composite manufacturing, fluid system fabrication, or thermal management hardware production
• Experience with data analysis, cost modeling, or presentation development
• Experience with Full Size Determinant Assembly (FSDA)
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph

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

About the company

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