Overview
Senior Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical Casting (internally known as Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer) at Anduril Industries. This high-profile, cross-functional role enables development and production flow of Anduril's critical supply base. You will work with internal engineering, quality, supply chain and manufacturing teams as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. The position expedites qualification and implementation of product designs with suppliers, optimizing for quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness from early development through the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the mechanical casting 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 ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage
- Vet suppliers' production capabilities, factory layout, facilities, and workforce for inclusion in Approved Supplier List
- Support Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) in ensuring suppliers’ understanding and adherence to part quality criteria set by SQE
- Own bringing up new production tooling and lines, and development at supplier sites to ensure materials, processes, and tools are capable of meeting product performance, quality, 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 to lower part cost, reduce supply risk, eliminate defects, and improve cycle time over the product lifecycle
- Support SQE with root cause task forces at Anduril by working with the Supply Chain team and suppliers, and close the loop on root cause corrective/preventive 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 mechanical casting manufacturing, IPC standards, CAD, GD&T, or other relevant category technical expertise
- Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
- Ability to relocate onsite in Costa Mesa, CA if not local
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or metallurgical/materials engineering, or related technical field
- Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or related industries
- Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and certifications
- Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment
- Exposure to fast-paced, startup environments
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US TS clearance
Salary
US Salary Range: $128,000 - $192,000 USD
Benefits
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost. For UK roles, private medical insurance (premium fully covered for employee and dependents). For AUS roles, private health plan through Bupa, fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, with option to purchase additional life insurance for dependents.
- Extremely generous holiday calendar and competitive PTO
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility benefits (e.g., IVF), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage
- Mental Health Resources: Free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching
- Professional development stipend for all Andurilians
- Daily meals and provisions in many offices
- Company-funded commuter benefits (region dependent)
- Relocation assistance (role eligibility)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth) for US roles
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about compensation and benefits during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated equally regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected characteristics, per applicable laws. We actively encourage applicants from minorities, women, Veterans, and people with disabilities to apply. If you are passionate about solving problems with real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you!
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Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
- Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing