Process
There was a phone screen with a recruiter to determine team fit and technical capabilities within the various programs that Andruil is hiring for. Then I moved on to an onsite interview in Costa Mesa that was 5 sessions, each about 30 minutes.
Questions
What would you do if a stable manufacturing line started to have lower yields than expected?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 17 interview experiences for the Anduril Manufacturing Engineer role.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
Anduril's interview process for their Manufacturing Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive59%
Neutral35%
Negative6%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Anduril's Manufacturing Engineer interview process.
Anduril Work Experiences
5.0
The best place to start your career
Manufacturing Engineer • Former Employee
Costa Mesa, California, United States
June 20, 2024
Pros: A cultural miracle, there's tons of "move-fast break things," but it's logical and healthy. There are plenty of experts and adults in the room.
The diversity of products equates to a diversity of teams, and there are a million things getting tried, but the company is very smart about finding the right thing and moving forward.
Cons: The break-neck speed of growth means that some growing pains last longer than they should. There's a huge reluctance to fire people, even when it would benefit company goals and team morale. Recruiting is really rough; it's well known within the company.
5.0
Correct level of intensity for a growing company in a serious industry
Manufacturing Engineer • Current Employee
November 11, 2025
Pros: Teams have high expectations and work hard to achieve ambitious results. Compared to other companies that achieve the same growth results, I think we do a better job of making sure people aren’t pushing themselves to an unhealthy level.
Very unique opportunities for career growth as the company grows.
Cons: Can be too much politics as teams/orgs grow and the company reorgs itself. A typical problem of growing companies where people want to defend their turf.
2.0
Great Pay, Unqualified Management
Manufacturing Engineer • Current Employee
Costa Mesa, California, United States
April 8, 2024
Pros: Very good salary and benefits.
Cons: Horribly unqualified management, at least for manufacturing and mechanical teams at their Orange County sites.
- 5.0The best place to start your careerManufacturing Engineer • Former EmployeeCosta Mesa, California, United StatesJune 20, 2024Pros: A cultural miracle, there's tons of "move-fast break things," but it's logical and healthy. There are plenty of experts and adults in the room. The diversity of products equates to a diversity of teams, and there are a million things getting tried, but the company is very smart about finding the right thing and moving forward.Cons: The break-neck speed of growth means that some growing pains last longer than they should. There's a huge reluctance to fire people, even when it would benefit company goals and team morale. Recruiting is really rough; it's well known within the company.
- 5.0Correct level of intensity for a growing company in a serious industryManufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 11, 2025Pros: Teams have high expectations and work hard to achieve ambitious results. Compared to other companies that achieve the same growth results, I think we do a better job of making sure people aren’t pushing themselves to an unhealthy level. Very unique opportunities for career growth as the company grows.Cons: Can be too much politics as teams/orgs grow and the company reorgs itself. A typical problem of growing companies where people want to defend their turf.
- 2.0Great Pay, Unqualified ManagementManufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeeCosta Mesa, California, United StatesApril 8, 2024Pros: Very good salary and benefits.Cons: Horribly unqualified management, at least for manufacturing and mechanical teams at their Orange County sites.
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