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Manufacturing Engineer

Anduril

Anduril

Mississippi, USA
USD 75k-112,500 / year + Equity
Posted on Aug 28, 2025

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns.
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

Production Support:

  • Optimize Production Processes: Analyze, design, and implement improvements to production processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
  • Troubleshoot Issues: Identify and resolve production issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
  • Process Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Continuous Improvement:

  • Lean Manufacturing: Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase overall productivity.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis for production issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track production performance and identify areas for improvement.

Project Management:

  • New Product Introduction: Support the introduction of new products into full-rate production, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to timelines.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
  • Capital Projects: Lead and manage capital projects, including equipment installations, upgrades, and process changes.
  • Quality Standards: Ensure all production processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Continuous Monitoring: Monitor production output and quality metrics to identify trends and implement improvements.
  • Training and Development: Train production staff on new processes, equipment, and quality standards.

Safety and Compliance:

  • Safety Protocols: Promote and enforce safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations and company policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in a full-rate production environment.
  • Proven experience in optimizing production processes, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and managing capital projects.
  • A genuine interest in manufacturing and a thirst for learning
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

US Salary Range
$75,000$112,500 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:

  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
    • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
    • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
  • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.