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Anduril IndustriesSenior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Core Tech Mechanical
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is hiring a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer for its mechanical core technology work. The role centers on getting supplier production…
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Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is hiring a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer for its mechanical core technology work. The role centers on getting supplier production running: qualifying product designs with suppliers and refining them for quality, efficiency and cost from early development through full production. The engineer works between internal engineering teams, quality and supply chain groups, plus manufacturing and the suppliers themselves. The posting describes the position as…
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Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is hiring a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer for its mechanical core technology work. The role centers on getting supplier production running: qualifying product designs with suppliers and refining them for quality, efficiency and cost from early development through full production.
The engineer works between internal engineering teams, quality and supply chain groups, plus manufacturing and the suppliers themselves. The posting describes the position as high-profile and cross-functional. It suits someone who can bring new production tooling and lines up to specification, support capacity expansion and production ramp-up, and close the loop on root-cause corrective actions at supplier sites.
Anduril says its systems run on Lattice OS, an AI-driven operating system that converts large volumes of data feeds into a live three-dimensional command and control display. Its focus areas include autonomy, artificial intelligence, vision systems, sensor fusion and networks built for military customers.
The job requires substantial travel and a presence onsite in Costa Mesa, California, or a willingness to relocate there. The posting lists a US base salary range and notes that equity grants are included in most full-time offers.
Responsibilities
- Own mechanical fabrication commodities and drive supplier production strategies from new product introduction through full production.
- Assess supplier production capability, factory layout, facilities and workforce before approving a supplier.
- Help supplier quality engineers make sure suppliers understand and meet part quality criteria.
- Lead bring-up of new production tooling and lines, plus capacity expansion and ramp-up at supplier sites.
- Run process performance and statistical process control reviews with suppliers.
- Drive product and process changes that cut part costs, lower supply exposure and shorten cycle time.
- Follow root-cause corrective and preventive actions through to closure at suppliers.
Requirements
- Six-plus years in supplier quality and industrialization, ideally inside manufacturing settings.
- Hands-on expertise in mechanical fabrication, with working knowledge of IPC standards, CAD and GD&T.
- Willing to travel for work, at least half of the time.
- Able to relocate to Costa Mesa, California, if not already based there.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate training in supply chain or engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Preferred: a degree focused on mechanical or metallurgical/materials engineering.
- Background in defense, aerospace, automotive or high-tech sectors.
- Solid grasp of quality systems and the standards and certifications behind them.
- Comfort working on high-tech products made in high-mix, low-volume production.
- Prior work in a quick-moving startup setting.
- Strong communicator who can negotiate and solve problems.
- Able to acquire and retain a U.S. TS security clearance.
Core Skills
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package that the posting says is available at little or no cost to employees.
- Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this job remote?
The record lists the job as remote, but the posting asks candidates to work onsite in Costa Mesa, California, or be ready to move there. It also requires travel at least 50 percent of the time.
What experience does the posting require?
The posting asks for six-plus years in supplier quality and industrialization, ideally inside manufacturing settings.
What is the salary range?
The posting lists a US base salary range of $146,000 to $194,000 USD. It notes that equity grants are included in most full-time offers.
What is the employment type?
The job is listed as full-time.
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