Hiring: Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Actuation Systems Company: Anduril Industries Location: Costa Mesa, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:24:09 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, CAD, Computer Vision, MATLAB, Python About the job Experience: •12+ years of progressive manufacturing or design engineering experience, specifically with precision mechanical components, electromechanical hardware, or motion control systems. Required Skills: •Serve as a primary technical driver for NPI initiatives, transitioning precision mechanical actuators and electromechanical systems from prototype to scalable production, architecting solutions for manufacturability, performance, and supply chain robustness. •Act as the principal manufacturing interface with Design Engineering, providing critical and influential feedback for Design For Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA) specifically for actuator components and integrated systems. •Architect, design, and oversee implementation of novel tooling, jigs, and fixturing for precision actuator assembly, alignment, and testing, setting best practices. •Establish and continuously optimize robust, repeatable process flows for complex actuator assemblies, encompassing intricate operations like bearing installation, gear train assembly, sensor integration, and sealing, setting benchmarks for manufacturing excellence. •Strategically define, implement, and optimize Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) and Routings within MES and ERP systems, specifically for actuator sub-assemblies and final product builds. •Strategically drive development and standardization of comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including detailed work instructions, quality control plans, inspection requirements, and environmental test procedures for high-reliability actuators. •Design, validate, and strategically implement robust test methodologies and equipment for critical actuator performance characteristics (e.g., torque, speed, precision) and environmental qualification (e.g., vibration, thermal, ingress protection). •Provide deep hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians during prototype builds, troubleshooting, and production validation of actuator hardware, fostering technical excellence. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. •Demonstrated success in driving significant technical initiatives, providing expert guidance, and mentoring engineers. •Demonstrated expertise in delivering complex electromechanical hardware (actuators, robotics) in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments. •Deep expertise in establishing and optimizing manufacturing environments, including MBOM creation, MES integration, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for actuator production. •Proficient with Siemens NX for CAD and Teamcenter for PLM software. •Hands-on experience physically manufacturing hardware (e.g., precision machining, additive manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, fabrication). Personal projects in robotics or control systems a plus. •Strong interest in manufacturing high-performance defense hardware and a commitment to continuous technical mastery. •Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities. •Applied hands-on capability in control systems, servo motors, or high-performance electromechanical components in aerospace, marine, or robotics. •Operational familiarity with aerospace (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810) or marine environmental testing and qualification standards. Compensation: •$166,000 - $220,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!