Senior Process Sourcing Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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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 1747 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Process Sourcing Engineer

As a Senior Process Sourcing Engineer, you will join the team responsible for the Advanced Effects electronics product portfolio, specifically focusing on PCBA. You will take full ownership of the supplier lifecycle, including global market discovery, technical qualification, and onboarding manufacturing partners into the supply network. Your daily responsibilities include architecting cross-commodity sourcing strategies, leading high-impact commercial negotiations to manage total cost of ownership, and partnering with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to scale hardware from early concept through production. You will perform value-stream mapping, conduct BOM risk assessments, and manage CapEx budgets for tooling investments. The role requires expertise in procurement engineering, electronics, and mechanical devices, specifically involving injection molding and metal casting. You will navigate complex technical requirements like DFM reviews and first article inspections to ensure supply continuity for mission-critical hardware.

What you'll do

  • Manage the end-to-end supplier lifecycle including global market discovery, technical qualification, and onboarding.
  • Execute multi-million dollar negotiation strategies to minimize Total Cost of Ownership across product lifecycles.
  • Partner with suppliers during early development to define requirements, perform cost modeling, and conduct DFM reviews.
  • Architect and manage the manufacturing Bill of Materials (BOM) in coordination with Quality and Manufacturing teams.
  • Manage CapEx budgets and tooling investments to optimize design, durability, and capacity scaling.
  • Conduct value-stream mapping to eliminate bottlenecks and improve supply chain flexibility.
  • Perform BOM risk assessments and lead dual-sourcing initiatives to ensure continuous supply.
  • Oversee supplier readiness reviews, First Article Inspections, and technical component qualifications before production ramps.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 7+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement and development, or design of electronics and/or mechanical devices.
  • Domain expertise in value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component and product level.
  • Ability to travel between 10% and 40% as required by program needs.
  • Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA if not already local.
  • Master’s degree or advanced technical degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (preferred).
  • Deep technical and commercial sourcing expertise across PCBA, injection molding, and metal casting (preferred).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance (preferred).

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