Drimva

Anduril

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Turbine Engines

$147K–$196K

Santa Ana, California, United States +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Apr 7, 2026

Location
Santa Ana, California, United States
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Experience
8+ years of progressive experience in turbomachinery component manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or high-performance industrial gas turbine industries.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Visa sponsorship
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

About the job

Develops and improves manufacturing processes, equipment, and production workflows for advanced turbine engines and precision turbomachinery components.

What you'll do

  • Design, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment from concept through production.
  • Work with cross-functional teams on manufacturability; investigate defects and implement corrective actions.
  • Manage manufacturing improvement projects, maintain process documentation, and support and train production teams.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in turbomachinery component manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or high-performance industrial gas turbine industries.
  • Experience with CAD/CAM software; familiarity with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and other advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree.
  • Experience with automation, robotics, or advanced metrology; end-to-end equipment development; or designing and fabricating tooling.

Pay

$147,000 — $196,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

CAD/CAM, NX, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, CMM, optical scanning

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First seen Oct 10, 2026 · Last verified Nov 6, 2026 (UTC)