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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Senior Manufacturing Process Development Engineer - Intelligence Systems

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Ana, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • At least 8 years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry.
  • Demonstrated expertise in creating clear, detailed work instructions and manufacturing process documentation.
  • Experience optimizing manual assembly operations and establishing standardized work.
  • Ability to analyze and improve manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to implement effective solutions quickly.
  • Experience with dispensing technologies and manual application optimization for adhesives, sealants, or similar materials.
  • Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating assembly documentation and tooling design.
  • Experience with manufacturing execution systems and digital work instructions.
  • Currently possess an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize manual assembly processes to maximize efficiency, quality, and repeatability in a high-volume, low-mix production environment.
  • Develop comprehensive manufacturing work instructions and process documentation with clear visual aids to enable consistent production quality.
  • Engineer and optimize dispensing operations for adhesives, sealants, thermal materials, and other critical applications.
  • Provide active lineside support during production, promptly addressing process deviations and implementing solutions to maintain production flow.
  • Drive issue resolution through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
  • Collaborate with design engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability of new and existing products.
  • Evaluate and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time, minimize defects, and increase overall manufacturing efficiency.
  • Develop and validate process parameters, establishing clear control limits to ensure consistent quality.
  • Support new product introductions by developing robust manufacturing processes that can scale from prototype to production.
  • Participate in design reviews to provide manufacturing feedback and ensure designs are optimized for assembly.
  • Use AS9100 standards to drive process development and issue resolution.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
  • Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

About the Company

Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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