Anduril
Senior Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems
$147K–$196K
Santa Ana, California, United States +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Location
- Santa Ana, California, United States
Costa Mesa, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ 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 manual assembly and dispensing processes, including setting and validating process parameters.
- Create detailed work instructions and process documentation with visual aids.
- Support production lines, resolve process issues, and collaborate across teams to improve quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry.
- Experience with manual assembly optimization, dispensing technologies, process documentation, lean manufacturing, CAD software, manufacturing execution systems, and 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 principles and SPC.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Pay
$147,000 — $196,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
CAD software, AS9100, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), Statistical Process Control (SPC)
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