Senior Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Santa Ana · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 146,000-194,000 · 8+ years experience · Posted Sep 23, 2026

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Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Development Engineer for the Intelligence Systems team.
The Manufacturing Engineering department develops and implements robust manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced efficiently, reliably, and at scale.
This role focuses on designing, optimizing, and implementing manufacturing processes with an emphasis on manual assembly operations, dispense applications, and technical documentation creation.

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
8+ 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

Base salary range of $146,000—$194,000 USD
Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Top-tier benefits supporting health and recovery available at little to no cost to employees