Description
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 Staff 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
- Set automation process standards and DFM/DFA best practices across programs
- Drive factory-wide continuous improvement strategy and mentor and develop engineers
Required Qualifications:
- 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
- Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology (e.g., CMM, optical scanning) into manufacturing workflows
- Experience defining process and DFM/DFA standards and mentoring engineers
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- 15+ 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: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) to support health, recovery, and well-being.