Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Santa Ana · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 129,000-171,000 · 5+ years experience · Posted Sep 23, 2026

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Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer for the Intelligence Systems team to design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes.
The role focuses on manual assembly operations, dispense applications, and technical documentation creation to ensure defense products are produced efficiently and at scale.

Design and optimize manual assembly processes to maximize efficiency, quality, and repeatability in a high volume, low-mix production environment.
Develop comprehensive manufacturing work instructions and process documentation with clear visual aids that enable consistent production quality.
Engineer and optimize dispensing operations for adhesives, sealants, thermal materials, and other critical applications.
Provide active lineside support during production, quickly addressing process deviations and implementing solutions to maintain production flow.
Drive issue resolution through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality, and production to ensure manufacturability of new and existing products.
Evaluate and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time, minimize defects, and increase overall manufacturing efficiency.
Develop and validate process parameters, establishing clear control limits to ensure consistent quality.
Support new product introductions by developing robust manufacturing processes that can scale from prototype to production.
Participate in design reviews to provide manufacturing feedback and ensure designs are optimized for assembly.

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, preferably in a high-reliability industry.
Demonstrated expertise in creating clear, detailed work instructions and manufacturing process documentation.
Experience optimizing manual assembly operations and establishing standardized work.
Proven ability to analyze and improve manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to implement effective solutions quickly.
Experience with dispensing technologies and manual application optimization for adhesives, sealants, or similar materials.
Proficiency with CAD software for creating assembly documentation and tooling design.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Currently possesses an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Experience in defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles
Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Highly competitive equity grants
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next