Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Composites

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
169 days ago
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Above market

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Composites

Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Composites is a cross-functional role focused on enabling the development and production flow of critical supply bases. Working closely with internal engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams, you will manage mechanical casting commodities to execute supplier production strategies from NPI through full production. Key responsibilities include vetting supplier capabilities, overseeing new tooling and line setups, driving process performance controls, and optimizing factory layouts to reduce costs and risk. You will also lead root cause corrective actions and ensure adherence to quality standards. The role requires expertise in composites manufacturing, metallurgy, IPC standards, CAD, and GD&T. This position addresses the technical challenge of scaling high-mix, low-volume production while ensuring that materials, processes, and tools meet rigorous performance requirements throughout the product lifecycle within a complex manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage mechanical casting commodities from new product introduction through full production across various business lines.
  • Vet supplier production capabilities, factory layouts, and workforce capacity for inclusion on the Approved Supplier List.
  • Oversee the implementation of new production tooling and lines to ensure materials and processes meet performance requirements.
  • Drive capacity expansion readiness and manage production ramp-ups at supplier sites.
  • Establish and lead process performance and control (SPC) reviews at supplier locations.
  • Identify and implement product, process, and layout improvements to reduce costs and eliminate defects.
  • Lead root cause task forces to close the loop on corrective and preventative actions with suppliers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 6+ years of experience in supplier quality and industrialization within a manufacturing environment.
  • Technical expertise in composites manufacturing, metallurgy, IPC standards, CAD, and GD&T.
  • Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
  • Ability to relocate to or work on-site in Costa Mesa, CA.
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, or high-tech industries is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and certifications.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.

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