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Salary: USD 161,000 - 212,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The company develops AI-powered systems, autonomy, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology for military applications.
The Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Electrical is a high-profile, cross-functional position responsible for enabling development and production flow of Anduril's critical supply base. You will work closely with internal engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing departments, as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective supply chain strategies and achieve production goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own and manage electrical commodities (cables, harness, capacitors, connectors, PCB/PCBA, chips, etc.) to execute supplier production strategies (NPI to full production) across Anduril's business lines
- Vet suppliers' production capabilities, factory layout, facilities, and workforce for Approved Supplier List inclusion
- Support Supply Chain Product Sourcing Engineers, Global Strategic Sourcing Management, and Supplier Quality Engineers in ensuring supplier adherence to quality criteria
- Bring up new production tooling and lines at supplier sites 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 supplier sites
- Identify and drive product and process improvements and factory layout optimization to lower part cost, reduce supply risk, eliminate defects, and improve cycle time
- Support root cause analysis task forces and ensure closure of corrective/preventative actions at supplier sites
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
- 6+ years of experience in supplier quality and industrialization within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with electronics manufacturing, SMT processing, and GD&T
- Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
- Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA if not already local; onsite presence required
Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field
- Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or related industry
- Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and certifications
- Familiarity with developing high-tech products in high-mix, low-volume environments
- Experience in fast-paced, startup environments
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. TS clearance
