Overview
Senior Supplier Development Engineer, Precision Mechanical at Anduril Industries is a high-profile, cross-functional role that 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 suppliers to execute supply chain strategies to achieve production goals.
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.
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 the Approved Supplier List.
- Support Suppliers Quality Engineers (SQE) in ensuring suppliers understand and adhere to quality criteria.
- Lead bringing up new production tooling and lines, development at supplier sites to ensure materials, processes, and tools can meet product performance, quality criteria set by SQE, and demand.
- Own capacity expansion readiness and production ramp-up at suppliers.
- Establish and drive process performance and controls (SPC) reviews at suppliers.
- Identify and drive product and process improvements, factory layout optimization at supplier sites to lower part cost, reduce supply risk, eliminate defects, and improve cycle time over the product lifecycle.
- Support SQE with root cause task forces and close the loop on corrective/preventive actions with suppliers.
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.
- Technical expertise in mechanical casting manufacturing, IPC standards, CAD, GD&T.
- Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
- Ability to relocate to onsite in Costa Mesa, CA (if not local).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or metallurgical/materials engineering, or related technical field.
- Previous 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.
- Experience in a fast-paced, startup environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
Salary
US Salary Range: $128,000-$192,000 USD
The salary range is an estimate based on compensation factors and may vary based on experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Equity grants are included in many full-time offers as part of the total compensation package.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Industries: Civil Engineering
Anduril 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, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.
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