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Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Actuators

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA

Level
Senior
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
7+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Costa Mesa, CA.

They ask for
7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Robotics, Automation, CNC, Assembly lines, Tooling, CATIA / NX
Openings
2 with this title at this site

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About the role

What You'll Do

Develop new highly automated manufacturing and pilot lines from concept to production for new and existing products.

Drive development of new/innovative manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full scale production that enable improved battery performance and/or cost

Plan and Execute DoEs to characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for manufacturability and quality

Own design/manufacturing liaison relationship to optimize product from an automation standpoint prior to release.

Drive equipment and process optimization to increase yield, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead-time

Manage installation, qualification, and ramp of development lines

Generate machine specifications, standards, and documentation

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience developing and launching a manufacturing assembly line from concept to production with actuators or drive systems.

7+ years of experience in manufacturing and design of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems, with at least 1 year specifically focused on electric motors or electromechanical actuators.

Proficiency in CAD software, specifically NX, for test fixture design, with an understanding of design for manufacturability for various methods (e.g., CNC, 3D printing).

A strong sense of urgency and adaptability in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

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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 how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Nice to Have

Experience with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or other scripting languages for data analysis and test automation.

Familiarity with project and documentation management tools like Jira and Confluence.

Experience in the aerospace, defense, or robotics industry.

$191,000 — $253,000 USD

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

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