Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical to join our team in Costa Mesa, California. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Requirements
- Serve as the first point of contact for production operators, technicians, and supervisors to resolve manufacturing issues in real-time.
- Investigate and resolve production line-down situations, assembly problems, process deviations, and tooling issues to minimize downtime and maintain schedule.
- Lead the disposition of Non-Conforming Reports (NCRs) and guide Material Review Board (MRB) activities for production-related defects, determining root cause and implementing immediate corrective actions.
- 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 the implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) on the production floor, including updating documentation, coordinating tooling changes, and training operators on new procedures.
- Provide technical guidance to the production technicians and work with other engineers side-by-side, building prototype hardware for test and evaluation.
- Monitor and analyze key production metrics (yield, throughput, scrap rates, labor hours) to identify negative trends and lead projects to address them.
- Collaborate on the design and optimization of workstation and production line layouts to enhance ergonomics, safety, and efficiency.
- Work with design engineers to embed Design for Manufacturing (DFM) features and principles in product design.
- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and team engagement.
Benefits
- Healthcare Benefits
- Income Protection
- Generous time off
- Family Planning & Parenting Support
- Mental Health Resources
- Professional Development
- Commuter Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
- Retirement Savings Plan
