- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- IrvineCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jun 26, 2026
- Salary
- $129,000–$171,000 a year
Full-time
Tooling Engineer, Sentry
Job description
The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership of tooling solutions for complex electromechanical products, with a proven ability to balance precision, cost, and lead time in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment and enjoys the challenge of building the tools that build sophisticated systems, then this role is for you.
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…
Job responsibilities
- Lead tooling development from concept through production , delivering fixtures, jigs, gauges, and assembly aids that enable safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing of Sentry products.
- Own tooling design execution, validation, supplier coordination, and issue resolution , serving as the technical expert for tooling across new and existing products within the Sentry product family.
- Develop and refine detailed tooling design documentation , including CAD models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure consistent quality and repeatability in manufacturing processes.
- Partner with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, PMO, Quality, and Test Engineering to ensure tooling feasibility, readiness, and production line alignment.
- Apply DFM/DFA, GD&T, and Value Engineering principles to balance precision, ergonomics, manufacturability, durability, and cost in tooling design.
- Create and maintain accurate 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and specifications within PDM/PLM systems to ensure manufacturing consistency.
- Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp to ensure scalable execution of tooling solutions across internal and contract manufacturing sites.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling-related quality, downtime, and field issues.
Job requirements
- Degree in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in tooling or manufacturing engineering, preferably for electronic, electromechanical, or defense products
- Demonstrated ability to design and validate fixtures, jigs, and gauges for precision assembly and inspection
- Experience with tooling materials selection, machining processes, and tolerance analysis
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and metrology principles
- Proficiency with CAD software for mechanical design (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
- Experience with tooling validation methodologies including Gauge R&R and First Article Inspection
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented