Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for Electrical commodities (Harnesses, Connectors, PCBAs, Battery, Semiconductor) to drive cost savings, quality improvements, and supply chain resilience.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers with strong capabilities in Electrical manufacturing.
- Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to align sourcing strategies with company objectives.
- Lead supplier readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure seamless transition to mass production.
- Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives to optimize performance and cost.
- Conduct supplier audits, technical assessments, and risk evaluations to ensure capacity and compliance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance quality, delivery, and efficiency.
- Build and lead a high-performing team of sourcing professionals and supplier industrialization engineers.
- Scale the team to meet the organization’s fast-paced growth needs, ensuring talent development and retention.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and career development opportunities for team members.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results-driven performance.
- Track and report key metrics, including cost savings, supplier quality (PPM), on-time delivery, and supplier capacity.
- Develop and implement scalable processes to improve supplier management and operational efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supplier development roles, with at least 3+ years of people management experience.
- Experience managing and scaling teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, leading supplier industrialization efforts for NPI and scaling production.
- Expertise in mechanical and composites categories, including materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chain dynamics.
- Expertise in manufacturing processes such as soldering, precision crimping, PCBA manufacturing, IPC standards, SMT processing, CAD, GD&T
- Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA
- Proven ability to lead supplier industrialization efforts for NPI and scaling production.
- Proficiency in supplier qualification processes (FAI, PPAP, APQP) and quality management systems (ISO, AS9100).
- Experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools for cost modeling and performance tracking.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- 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.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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Anduril is a defense products company. Unlike most defense companies, we don’t wait for our customers to tell us what they need. We identify problems, privately fund our R&D and sell finished products off the shelf. Ideas are turned into deployed capabilities in months, not years.
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Thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.
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