Anduril Industries

Manufacturing Engineer

Anduril Industries • $129K — $193K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in turbomachinery component manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or high-performance industrial gas turbine industries.
  • Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX or similar.
  • Familiarity with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and other advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement efficient manufacturing processes for turbine engines and components.
  • Specify, design, procure, and validate tooling and manufacturing equipment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability of designs.
  • Optimize existing manufacturing processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and quality control plans.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective actions.
  • Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methodologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support in health, recovery, and future needs.
Full Job Description
Job Description: Manufacturing Engineer, Turbine Engines

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

SUMMARY - ABOUT THE TEAM / JOB

Anduril Industries is seeking a skilled and innovative Turbomachinery Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for advanced turbine engines and their precision components used in our cutting-edge defense systems.

The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership on solving a technical challenge with a creative, physical, solution that they either personally manufacturing or oversaw manufacturing on, in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Design, develop, and implement robust, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes for advanced turbine engines and their precision components, from concept to production.
  • Specify, design, procure, and validate necessary tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support production goals and process requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability of turbomachinery designs, including DFx principles.
  • Optimize existing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and quality control plans
  • Conduct root cause analysis for manufacturing defects, non-conformances, or process inefficiencies, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methodologies.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
  • Manage projects related to turbomachinery manufacturing improvements and capacity expansion.
  • Provide technical support to production teams and train personnel on new processes and equipment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in turbomachinery component manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or high-performance industrial gas turbine industries.
  • Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX or similar.
  • Familiarity with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and other advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology systems (e.g., CMM, optical scanning) into manufacturing workflows.
  • Owned end-to-end equipment development and implementation
  • Designing and fabricating tooling, such as mandrels and other fixture jigs


US Salary Range

$129,000-$193,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

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.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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