Manufacturing Engineer - Sydney

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Sydney

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering background to join our team in Sydney, Australia.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will leverage deep technical expertise to solve complex manufacturing challenges, drive technology insertion, and ensure the manufacturability of next-generation products from the earliest stages of design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) feedback, influencing designs to ensure they are compatible with capable and cost-effective manufacturing processes.

• Analyze engineering drawings, material selections, and tolerance stacks to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks early in the product lifecycle.

• Investigate and resolve production line-down situations, assembly problems, process deviations, and tooling issues to minimize downtime and maintain schedule.

• Provide clear and concise interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions to the production team.

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve detailed manufacturing work instructions, assembly guides, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure clarity, repeatability, and quality.

• Manage these requirements within Anduril’s MES.

• Serve as the technical lead for investigating complex or systemic production issues, conducting deep-dive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify fundamental process flaws.

• Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts.

• Assess the process impact of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and define the necessary requalification and validation activities.

• Provide support to Supply Chain in the technical qualification and development of critical suppliers, assessing their process capabilities to meet demanding engineering requirements.

• Collaborate on the design and optimization of workstation and production line layouts to enhance ergonomics, safety, and efficiency.

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and team engagement.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment (e.g., aerospace, defense, medical device, complex electronics).

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical manufacturing issues and lead root cause analysis.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications, including a strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with operators, technicians, and senior management.

• Prior knowledge and interaction with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for production operations

• Prior knowledge of Oracle (ERP), Teamcenter (PLM) or similar systems.

• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (NV2).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Production line design and set up including Value Stream Mapping, material flow, workstation and tooling design.

• Experience with work instruction authoring and MBOM configuration.

• Experience with CAD software (NX, Solidworks, Siemens/Teamcenter)

Salary Range: An estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

Required Skills:

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

• Design for Assembly (DFA)

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Lean Manufacturing

• Continuous Improvement

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

• Oracle (ERP), Teamcenter (PLM) or similar systems

Preferred Skills:

• Production line design and set up

• Work instruction authoring and MBOM configuration

• CAD software (NX, Solidworks, Siemens/Teamcenter)