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About Anduril Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril’s systems are powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. Anduril is bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
About the role The Senior Supplier Development Engineer, Precision Mechanical (internally known as Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer) 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 direct suppliers to implement effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. This role focuses on expediting qualification and implementation of product designs with suppliers, optimizing for quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness from early development through the product lifecycle.
What you’ll do
- 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 Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) in ensuring suppliers’ understanding and adherence to part quality criteria
- Lead bringing up new production tooling and lines, development at suppliers as needed, to ensure materials, processes, and tools meet product performance, quality, and demand requirements
- 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
- Support SQE with root cause task forces at Anduril by collaborating with Supply Chain, Suppliers, and ensuring closure of root cause corrective/preventive actions at supplier sites
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
- 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
- Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high-tech, or related industry
- Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and certifications
- Experience developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment
- Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
Salary and Benefits
US Salary Range: $128,000—$192,000 USD
Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, caregiver and wellness leave, parental support, mental health resources, professional development stipends, retirement savings plans, relocation assistance (where eligible), and other perquisites as part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Specific details are provided during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity 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. We encourage applicants from recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply.
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