Director, Product Sourcing Engineering (Electronics)

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$220,000–$292,000 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $256k
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This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $167,000–$254,925 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $256k versus about $211k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Product Sourcing Engineering (Electronics)

The Director, Product Sourcing Engineering leads a team of sourcing engineers and subcontract managers to support engineering and production teams in developing and executing sourcing plans. This leader serves as the central point of contact for all supply chain needs during the product development process. Key responsibilities include developing supply chain strategies for continuity and cost optimization, negotiating complex commercial terms with suppliers, and managing cross-functional projects to meet manufacturing goals. The role requires a candidate who can identify process improvements, monitor performance metrics, and mitigate risks related to market conditions or supply disruptions. Essential qualifications include a degree in engineering or a related technical field, extensive experience in manufacturing environments involving complex mechanical and electrical assembly, and proven leadership skills. This position focuses on the procurement of components for advanced defense technology systems.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement supply chain strategies to ensure continuity, quality, and cost optimization for scaling operations.
  • Negotiate complex commercial terms with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery conditions.
  • Manage a team of sourcing engineers and subcontract managers while hiring and training new talent.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across the supply chain.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and report on supply chain health.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to supply disruptions or changing market conditions.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all internal and external supply chain needs during product development.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a supply chain or production role for complex mechanical/electrical assembly.
  • At least 5+ years of experience in a leadership position.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Strong communication skills to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%.
  • MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field (preferred).
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, or high-tech industries (preferred).

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