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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Design Engineer, DFM / DFA - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $146,000.0 - $194,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, CAD Standards, SolidWorks (CAD), Creo - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9115895/senior-design-engineer-dfm-dfa ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. * 7+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience with a deep, proven focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA). * High proficiency with modern 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, Creo) and associated PDM/PLM systems. * Expert-level understanding and practical application of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) for engineering drawings and tolerance stack-ups. * Deep domain experience designing for at least three of the following: + Complex weldments and welded joint architecture + Precision machining and sheet metal + Tooling and part design for injection molding + Composite structures and manufacturing techniques + Structural bonding and adhesive joining * Experience creating clear, step-by-step manufacturing documentation, process specifications, and assembly instructions. * Must be eligible to obtain / maintain US Security Clearance. ## Description As a Mechanical Design Engineer focused on DFM/DFA, you will sit at the critical intersection of product design and production reality. You will be directly responsible for designing robust, mission-ready, and highly manufacturable hardware across Anduril's portfolio of autonomous air, land, and maritime systems. You will own components and assemblies from concept through prototype fabrication and high-rate production, ensuring our hardware can be rapidly built, scaled, and deployed at the speed of mission need., * Design for Scale: Apply rigorous DFM and DFA principles across all phases of product development to maximize production throughput, reliability, and cost-efficiency. * Multi-Discipline Mechanical Design: Design parts and complex assemblies leveraging a wide range of manufacturing processes: + Welded structures (MIG, TIG, FCAW, and automated processes) + Precision 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining + Injection-molded plastics and tooling considerations + Advanced composite manufacturing (layup, molding, and secondary operations) + Structural bonding, encapsulation, and adhesive joining * Drawing Definition & GD&T: Author, check, and release fully defined engineering drawing packages in strict accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards. * Production Enablement: Develop detailed, visual work instructions, process sheets, and assembly documentation that enable seamless execution on the production floor. * Engineering Analysis: Perform comprehensive 1D/3D tolerance stack-up analyses, design reviews, and DFMEAs to de-risk manufacturing and assembly bottlenecks early. * Floor Collaboration: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Manufacturing, Tooling, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to troubleshoot issues, implement rapid design iterations, and streamline production. * Mentorship & Technical Leadership: Mentor junior hardware engineers in drawing standards, GD&T application, and practical manufacturing best practices., To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: * No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. 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