Description
Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior BOM Sourcing Engineer to drive the strategic supply network development and cost management of their product hardware across lifecycles.
As the Senior BOM Sourcing Engineer, you will be the end-to-end owner of the supply chain for the Anduril Intelligence & Space business line, responsible for engineering support, vendor onboarding & development, sourcing, pricing, and negotiating for the total Bill of Material (BOM).
Key responsibilities include:
- Deep diving into the engineering Bill of Material (BOM) to ensure parts can be sourced and procured at a reasonable target level
- Conducting supplier selection for specific products, leveraging approved supplier lists and onboarding unique vendors to support the needs of the Space & Intelligence business team
- Driving on-time delivery using unique solutions to break the mould of traditional Space industry lead-times and supply constraints
- Partnering with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development through activities such as concept scoping, feature trade-off/trade tables, should cost/clean sheet models, joint design development, simulation of mechanical & electronics designs
- Developing and consolidating a manufacturing BOM, working with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ramp production internally and with suppliers with high flexibility
- Managing total cost of the program, including NPI & mass production throughout NPI
- Conducting value-stream mapping to optimise supply network lead time and flexibility
- Completing the BOM risk assessment, including alternate component sourcing, etc.
- Ensuring completion of all component qualifications ahead of production
- Reducing complexity through commonality optimisation & component/supplier rationalisation
- Leading all cost engineering activities to converge the bottoms-up cost curve to product cost, maximising the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycle
- Managing ad-hoc cost issues, such as tariffs/import export cost, and cost inflation
- Managing supply issues as they arise, ensuring on-time delivery at or below target cost
Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical field
- 8+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement and development, or design of electronics and/or mechanical devices
- Domain expertise of value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component & product level
- Active U.S. Secret or TS clearance and ability to maintain clearance
- Ability to travel 10% - 40% of the time, variable based on program needs
- Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA
Preferred qualifications include:
- Master's degree or advanced technical degree
- Deeper experience within design & development of electronics and/or mechanical devices
- Advanced sourcing activities, including stints as commodity/sourcing managers
- Supplier development (technology, process, supply chain, etc.)
- Early supplier engagement, ahead of product/engineering requirement realisation
- Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment
- Exposure to working in a fast-pace, start-up environment
- Direct experience in the Space industry
- Experience negotiating and managing commercial subcontracts
Salary Range: $146,000 - $194,000 USD
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you
- Generous time off, including highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December
- Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs
- Family Planning & Parenting Support, including coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers
- Mental Health Resources, including access to free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching
- Professional Development, including annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits, including company-funded commuter benefits based on your region
- Relocation Assistance, available depending on role eligibility
- Retirement Savings Plan, including traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options
Please note that Anduril Industries is committed to maintaining the integrity of their Talent acquisition process and the security of their candidates. They will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details at any stage of their hiring process. If you receive an email from one of their recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected].