ABOUT THE JOBAnduril's Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Engineering department develops and implements robust manufacturing processes and tooling solutions to ensure Anduril's defense products are produced efficiently, reliably, and at scale at Anduril.
As a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, you will support continuous operations and enable world class manufacturing of cutting edge defense products. As a Sustaining Equipment Engineer, you will drive Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) by continuously enhancing critical systems, including PLC/HMI logic, robotics, mechanical/electrical subsystems, and conveyance infrastructure. You will also play a key role in cross-functional teams, developing, introducing, and ensuring the long-term sustainment of new models, products, and materials. The right person for the role has a proven track record of significantly improving Overall Equipment Efficiency through sophisticated automation enhancements and successful collaboration on new product development.. If you are someone who has an analytical mindset, a relentless drive for continuous improvement in OEE, and excellent collaboration skills to work effectively across teams, then this role is for you.
This role will be based temporarily at Santa Ana, CA for a 3 month training period before transitioning to Asheville, OH.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Analyze and optimize production equipment to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels
- Champion continuous improvement projects to maximize yield, cycle time, and availability of equipment. Report metrics to upper management
- Work hand in hand with process engineering and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues, improve equipment reliability, and provide technical guidance
- Support operations to aggressively ramp newly launched products to full-scale production
- Develop Scada system to monitor, gather, and process real-time production data
- Perform in-depth root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement robust corrective and preventive actions to enhance system reliability and uptime.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality, and production to ensure production related issues are rapidly resolved
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically focused on equipment engineering, automation, or reliability.
- Demonstrated expertise in programming and troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMIs, and industrial automation systems.
- Strong understanding of robotics, motion control systems, and mechanical/electrical subsystems in a production setting.
- Proven ability to lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) resulting in measurable OEE gains.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to implement effective solutions quickly
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience with Vision Systems for automated inspection and guidance.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for equipment design and layout.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
- Prior experience in the defense, aerospace, or med-tech industries.
US Salary Range
$111,000-$147,000 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:
BenefitsAt 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.
