Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Mechanical Machining/Sheet Meta at Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

194000.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Fabrication, Supplier Quality, Industrialization, NPI, Process Improvement, Factory Layout Optimization, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Systems, CAD, GD&T, Communication, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Travel, Team Collaboration, Technical Excellence

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE JOB The Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Mechanical is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of Anduril’s critical supply base. You will work in close coordination with internal engineering, quality, supply chain and manufacturing departments as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective, creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. We're looking for a talented Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer to expedite the qualification and implementation of product designs with our suppliers, optimizing these designs for quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness from early development through the entire product lifecycle. WHAT YOU'LL DO Own and manage the mechanical fabrication commodities/subcategories to execute supplier production (NPI to full production) strategies across Anduril’s business lines Be a force multiplier for the Supply Chain team and overall commodity strategy, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage Vet Suppliers' production capabilities, factory lay out, facilities, workforce for supplier inclusion in Approved Supplier List Support Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) in ensuring Suppliers' understanding and adherence to the criteria for part quality set by SQE Own bringing up new production tooling & lines, development at Supplier as needed, at Supplier sites to ensure materials, processes & tools are capable of meeting product performance, quality (criteria set by SQE) and demand requirements Own capacity expansion readiness and production ramp-up at Supplier Establish and drive process performance and controls (SPC) reviews at Supplier Identify and drive product and process improvements, factory layout optimization at Supplier sites to lower part cost, reduce supply risk, eliminate potential defects, and improve cycle time over the product lifecycle Support SQE with root cause task force at Anduril by working in tandem with the Supply Chain team, Suppliers, and be responsible for closing the loop of root cause corrective/preventative actions at Supplier REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field 5+ years of experience in supplier quality and industrialization within a manufacturing environment Experience with specific category technical expertise, as applicable, mechanical fabrication manufacturing, IPC standards, CAD, GD&T Ability to travel at least 50% of the time Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or metallurgical/materials engineering, or related technical field Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or another related industry Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and certifications Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment Exposure to working in a fast-pace, start-up environment Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance US Salary Range $146,000—$194,000 USD 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Responsibilities

The Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer will manage mechanical fabrication commodities and execute supplier production strategies across Anduril’s business lines. This role involves working closely with suppliers to optimize product designs for quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness throughout the product lifecycle.