Description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Intelligence Systems team is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers.
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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 layout, 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
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 specific category technical expertise, as applicable, mechanical fabrication manufacturing, IPC standards, CAD, GD&T
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance
- Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
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-paced, start-up environment
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Benefits: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) to support health, recovery, and overall well-being.