- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
- Salary
- $166,000–$220,000 a year
Full-time
Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
Job description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.
Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.
Job responsibilities
- Develop automated solutions to production processes in partnership with design and manufacturing teams, from concept through production
- Drive design for manufacturing and design for assembly (DFM/DFA), using automation fundamentals, to develop products ready for high rate production.
- Conduct automation audit of current production capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement in throughput, quality, cost, and safety
- Design, develop, and implement robust, efficient, and high-quality automated manufacturing processes
- Specify, design, procure, and validate tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support process requirements
- Develop manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and control plans
- Conduct root cause analysis for manufacturing defects, non-conformances, or process inefficiencies, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
- Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation methodologies
Job requirements
- 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, preferably NX or similar
- 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 and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Track record of leading end-to-end automated process development across multiple production lines