Tooling Engineer, Sentry

1 hour, 51 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Operations
Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air, utilizing its proprietary Lattice platform to enhance intelligence, su...

Aerospace & Defense
1K-5K
Founded 2017
$2200M raised

Description

  • Lead tooling development from concept through production for fixtures, jigs, gauges, and assembly aids.
  • Own tooling design execution, validation, supplier coordination, and issue resolution across new and existing products.
  • Develop and maintain tooling design documentation, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
  • Partner with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, PMO, Quality, and Test Engineering to ensure tooling readiness and production alignment.
  • Apply DFM/DFA, GD&T, and value engineering principles to optimize tooling for precision, ergonomics, manufacturability, durability, and cost.
  • Create and maintain accurate 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and specifications within PDM/PLM systems.
  • Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp across internal and contract manufacturing sites.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for tooling-related quality, downtime, and field issues.
  • Drive cost savings, cycle time reduction, and ergonomic improvements across tooling designs and processes.
  • Research and implement new materials, manufacturing methods, and automation technologies to improve tooling performance and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in tooling or manufacturing engineering, preferably for electronic, electromechanical, or defense products.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and validate fixtures, jigs, and gauges for precision assembly and inspection.
  • Experience with tooling materials selection, machining processes, and tolerance analysis.
  • Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and metrology principles.
  • Proficiency with CAD software for mechanical design such as SolidWorks, NX, or similar.
  • Experience with tooling validation methodologies including Gauge R&R and First Article Inspection.
  • Experience in tooling configuration management and change control processes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be extremely organized and detail-oriented.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
  • Experience designing tooling for military or defense applications (preferred).
  • Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, or electromechanically actuated fixtures (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, and other tooling production methods (preferred).
  • Experience with poka-yoke design principles and lean manufacturing methodologies (preferred).
  • Familiarity with automation, robotics integration, or semi-automated assembly systems (preferred).
  • Prior experience with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), or Oracle (ERP), or equivalents (preferred).
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for tooling lifecycle management and traceability (preferred).
  • Experience supporting tooling deployment across distributed manufacturing sites or contract manufacturers (preferred).
  • Familiarity with calibration programs and tooling preventative maintenance systems (preferred).

Benefits

  • US salary range of $129,000 to $171,000.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health, recovery, and future needs.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Potential for additional total compensation based on experience, education, training, critical skills, and business considerations.

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