Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Turbine Engines

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Engineering

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Turbine Engines to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for advanced turbine engines and their precision components used in defense systems. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes, specifying and validating equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, optimizing existing processes, conducting root cause analysis, evaluating new technologies, ensuring compliance, managing projects, and providing technical support. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, 8+ years of experience in turbomachinery manufacturing, and familiarity with CAD/CAM, CNC machining, and additive manufacturing. Experience with automation, robotics, or advanced metrology is preferred. The role requires access to U.S. export controlled information.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design, develop, and implement robust, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes for advanced turbine engines and their precision components, from concept to production.
  2. Specify, design, procure, and validate necessary tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support production goals and process requirements.
  3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability of turbomachinery designs, including DFx principles.
  4. Optimize existing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  5. Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and quality control plans

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in turbomachinery component manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or high-performance industrial gas turbine industries
  • Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably NX or similar
  • Familiarity with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and other advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Nice to have

  • Master's degree preferred
  • Experience integrating automation, robotics, or advanced metrology systems (e.g., CMM, optical scanning) into manufacturing workflows
  • Owned end-to-end equipment development and implementation
  • Designing and fabricating tooling, such as mandrels and other fixture jigs

What the JD emphasized

  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities