Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Special Projects

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, United States
Base: $166,000 - $220,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
8+ years manufacturing or design experience
Expertise in composites fabrication processes
Autoclave processing and resin transfer molding
Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert in composites manufacturing for cutting-edge defense hardware

Job Summary

  • Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert in composites manufacturing for cutting-edge defense hardware.
  • The role requires leveraging New Product Introduction expertise to transition products from prototype to high-volume production while optimizing supply chain scalability.
  • Candidates must possess demonstrated success in scaling product testing and production from tens to hundreds or thousands of units.

Matching Summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert in composites manufacturing for cutting-edge defense hardware.

Salary

Base: $166,000 - $220,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years manufacturing or design experience
  • Expertise in composites fabrication processes
  • Autoclave processing and resin transfer molding
  • Design for manufacturability (DFM) frameworks
  • Scaling production from prototype to volume

Nice-to-have

  • Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement
  • Experience with PLM, ERP, and MES systems
  • Ability to work in resource-constrained environments
  • Strong technical leadership and mentorship skills
  • Willingness to travel frequently over 25%

Key Requirements

  • Degree in engineering, math, or hard science
  • U.S. Person status required for security clearance
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret clearance
  • 8+ years of relevant manufacturing or design experience
  • Knowledge of PLM, ERP, and MES systems

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Person

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