Tooling Engineer, Sentry

Anduril's Sentry team is seeking a Tooling Engineer to join our Manufacturing team. The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying the fixtures, jigs, gauges, and specialized tooling that enable the high-quality, repeatable production of our advanced defense hardware systems.

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.

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.
• Drive cost savings, cycle time reduction, and ergonomic improvements across existing tooling designs and processes.
• Research and implement new materials, manufacturing methods, and automation technologies to improve tooling performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal machine shops and external suppliers to meet compliance, quality, cost, and timeline targets for tooling fabrication.
• Standardize tooling documentation, specifications, and engineering best practices across the organization.
• Support adoption of simulation, validation, and AI-enabled design tools to enhance tooling design capabilities and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Experience in tooling configuration management and change control processes
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing tooling for military or defense applications
• Demonstrated success in designing tooling for products with challenging assembly requirements (precision optics, RF systems, sensitive electronics, etc.)
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, or electromechanical actuated fixtures
• Hands-on experience with machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, and other tooling production methods
• Experience with poka-yoke (mistake-proofing) design principles and lean manufacturing methodologies
• Experience with tooling for products at different stages of maturity, from prototypes to high-volume production
• Familiarity with automation, robotics integration, or semi-automated assembly systems
• Prior experience working with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), or Oracle (ERP) or equivalents
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for tooling lifecycle management and traceability
• Experience supporting tooling deployment across distributed manufacturing sites or contract manufacturers
• Familiarity with calibration programs and tooling preventative maintenance systems

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $129,000-$171,000 USD. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers. Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees.