Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Actuation Systems
Anduril
Costa Mesa, United States
$166,000 - $220,000 usd py
On-site
Design for manufacturability and assembly (dfm/dfa)
Precision mechanical and electromechanical assembly
Vendor management and quality planning
Serve as a primary technical driver for NPI initiatives, transitioning precision mechanical actuators and electromechanical systems from prototype to scalable production
Job Summary
Serve as a primary technical driver for NPI initiatives, transitioning precision mechanical actuators and electromechanical systems from prototype to scalable production.
Act as the principal manufacturing interface with Design Engineering, providing critical and influential feedback for Design For Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA).
Design, validate, and strategically implement robust test methodologies and equipment for critical actuator performance characteristics and environmental qualification.
Matching Summary
Serve as a primary technical driver for NPI initiatives, transitioning precision mechanical actuators and electromechanical systems from prototype to scalable production.
Salary
$166,000 - $220,000 USD
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA)
precision mechanical and electromechanical assembly
vendor management and quality planning
advanced precision assembly techniques
rigorous test development for motion control components
Siemens NX and Teamcenter proficiency
Nice-to-have
holistic ownership in solving complex technical challenges
creative, physical solutions
fast-paced, resource-limited settings
harsh environment manufacturing considerations
software scripting for automation
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
12+ years of progressive manufacturing or design engineering experience
Proven track record of driving significant technical initiatives
Demonstrated expertise in delivering complex electromechanical hardware
Deep expertise in establishing and optimizing manufacturing environments