Tooling Engineer, SentryActive$171K

Anduril Industries
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The opportunity

Anduril's Sentry team is seeking a Tooling Engineer to join our Manufacturing team. The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying the fixtures, jigs, gauges, and specialized tooling that enable the high-quality, repeatable production of our advanced defense hardware systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead tooling development from concept through production , delivering: fixtures, jigs, gauges, and assembly aids that enable safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing of Sentry products.

  • Own tooling design execution, validation, supplier coordination, and issue: resolution , serving as the technical expert for tooling across new and existing products within the Sentry product family.

  • Develop and refine detailed tooling design documentation , including CAD: models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure consistent quality and repeatability in manufacturing processes.

  • Partner with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, PMO, Quality,: and Test Engineering to ensure tooling feasibility, readiness, and production line alignment.

  • Apply DFM/DFA, GD&T, and Value Engineering principles to balance precision,: ergonomics, manufacturability, durability, and cost in tooling design.

  • Create and maintain accurate 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and: specifications within PDM/PLM systems to ensure manufacturing consistency.

What they're looking for

  • Experience designing tooling for military or defense applications
  • Demonstrated success in designing tooling for products with challenging: assembly requirements (precision optics, RF systems, sensitive electronics, etc.)
  • Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, or electromechanical actuated fixtures
  • Hands-on experience with machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, and other tooling production methods
  • Experience with poka-yoke (mistake-proofing) design principles and lean manufacturing methodologies
  • Experience with tooling for products at different stages of maturity, from: prototypes to high-volume production
  • Familiarity with automation, robotics integration, or semi-automated assembly systems
  • Prior experience working with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), or Oracle (ERP) or equivalents