Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Core Tech Casting

About the Job

The Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Core Tech Casting plays a crucial role in enabling the 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.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage mechanical fabrication commodities/subcategories to execute supplier production strategies across Anduril's business lines.
• Be a force multiplier for the Supply Chain team, 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.
• Own bringing up new production tooling and lines, development 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 suppliers.
• 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.
• Support SQE with root cause task forces at Anduril, working with the Supply Chain team, suppliers, and be responsible for closing the loop of root cause corrective/preventative actions at suppliers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in supplier quality and industrialization within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with specific category technical expertise, such as mechanical fabrication manufacturing, IPC standards, CAD, and GD&T.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or metallurgical/materials engineering, or a 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.

Benefits

Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Equity grants
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and other support services.