Anduril
Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems
$132K–$175K
Santa Ana, California, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Location
- Santa Ana, California, United States
Costa Mesa, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
About the job
Develops, optimizes, and supports manufacturing processes for defense products, focusing on manual assembly, dispensing operations, and production documentation.
What you'll do
- Design and improve assembly and dispensing processes, including establishing and validating process parameters.
- Create detailed work instructions and process documentation; provide lineside production support and resolve process issues.
- Collaborate across engineering, quality, and production to improve manufacturability and support new product introductions.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of manufacturing process development experience, preferably in a high-reliability industry.
- Experience with work instructions, manual assembly optimization, lean manufacturing, dispensing technologies, CAD, and manufacturing execution systems or digital work instructions.
- Currently possesses an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of DFMA or SPC and capability studies; Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Pay
$132,000 — $175,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
CAD software, AS9100, manufacturing execution systems, digital work instructions, DFMA, SPC
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