Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

Anduril's Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories.

As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale.

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
• Manage projects related to manufacturing process improvement, automation, and capacity expansion
• Provide technical support to production teams and train personnel on new processes and equipment
• Lead process development for major production lines and mentor junior manufacturing engineers

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 8+ 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
• Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end automated process development
• Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology (e.g., CMM, optical scanning) into manufacturing workflows
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ 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:

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive and competitive benefits package