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Anduril Industries · 1 week ago

Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Industrialization Engineering (Radar & Sensors)

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $292K/yr

15+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Director of Global Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Industrialization Engineering will lead sourcing initiatives and supplier development for electrical commodities, ensuring readiness for new product introductions and optimizing sourcing strategies to meet operational goals.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and supply chain resilience

Identify, assess, and establish partnerships with strategic suppliers aligned with business needs

Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to align sourcing strategies with company objectives

Ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions (NPI) and mass production scaling

Conduct supplier audits, technical capability assessments, and risk evaluations

Drive process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and delivery

Create and execute supplier industrialization roadmaps to support global scalability

Build and lead a high-performing team of sourcing professionals and supplier industrialization engineers

Partner with internal stakeholders to drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and cost reduction initiatives

Resolve supply chain disruptions and mitigate risks across the supplier base

Track and report key performance metrics, including cost savings, supplier quality (PPM), on-time delivery, and lead time reductions

Develop scalable processes and tools to enhance supplier management, sourcing efficiency, and operational excellence

Align sourcing and industrialization efforts with product line demand

Qualification

Strategic SourcingSupplier Industrialization EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPCBA ManufacturingTeam ManagementNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related technical field

15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supplier quality and industrialization within a manufacturing environment

5+ years of experience managing a team of technical supply chain professionals, engineers and/or technical project/program managers

Experience with specific commodity technical expertise as applicable. i.e. PCBA manufacturing, IPC standards, SMT processing, CAD, GD&T

Ability to travel at 20%-50% of the time

Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

Preferred

Masters or doctorate degree in engineering or supply chain management

Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: 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: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.