Translate EBOMs to MBOMs and routings, create work instructions, fixtures, and tooling, define assembly work centers and quality/inspection criteria, provide DFM feedback, identify and fix production/process issues, and design production tooling to scale lab builds into low-volume manufacturing.
About Andrenam
We’re building sonar and sensing systems that bring light to the last dark domain: the ocean. Our team includes alumni from SpaceX, Anduril, ABL, Palantir and Qualia. We build full-stack—from physics to perception to product—with speed, elegance, and an unwavering commitment to the mission.
We believe the maritime domain will define the next century of economics, geopolitics, and global security. We're here to shape it.
About this role
Andrenam is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help grow and scale our development builds into low-volume manufacture. You'll close the gap between a design that works in the lab and a process that builds it reliably each time.
We're a small team growing quickly. Many of our processes are still being established, so you'll have a direct hand in defining how we build, not just executing a process someone else already wrote.
In this role
- You will work side by side with technicians and design engineers on the floor, closing the gap between what a design allows and what a build needs to help make a better product, faster.
- You will translate EBOMs into MBOMs and routings, and own the work instructions, fixtures, and tooling a technician needs to build a unit correctly the first time.
- You will define and adjust assembly work centers based on takt time, work content, and station balancing as build rates increase.
- You will give design engineers DFM feedback before a part is released, not after it turns into a build problem.
- You will identify product and process deficiencies on the floor and drive the fix, whether that's a design change, a new fixture, or a revised work instruction.
- You will define and implement quality requirements and inspection criteria for new and evolving assemblies.
- You will design production tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support precision assembly and test.
What we're looking for
- 2+ years of experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, or a similar engineering discipline.
- Strong DFM (Design for Manufacture) fundamentals.
- Proficiency creating MBOMs from EBOMs.
- A hands-on approach. You're as comfortable on the floor as you are at a workstation.
Nice to have
- High familiarity with electrical and mechanical assembly, plastic part manufacture, and/or PCB manufacture.
- Startup or collegiate team project experience (Formula SAE, Rocket Club, or similar).
- Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
- Experience designing production tooling.
- Lean/Six Sigma experience or certification.
Location
Torrance, CA. This role is on-site, working directly on the production floor.
Why join us?
Andrenam is an innovative, mission-driven company at the intersection of maritime autonomy and defense. We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Long-term equity incentive program with significant growth potential.
- Flexible PTO and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance.
- 401k
- Lunch and snacks provided in office.
- Access to a unique work environment, blending technology, maritime, and defense.
Salary Range
$150,000-$175,000
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andrenam's total compensation package. Additionally, Andrenam offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Disclosures
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State without sponsorship for an export license.
Andrenam is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $150,000 – $175,000 per year.
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