Supplier Industrialization Engineer

The role

You will manage heavy metal mechanical commodities to execute supplier production strategies. You will work with internal departments and suppliers to optimize product designs for quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

What you will do

• Manage heavy metal mechanical commodities including casting, forging, and machining
• Vet suppliers' production capabilities, factory layout, facilities, and workforce
• Support Supplier Quality Engineers in ensuring adherence to part quality criteria
• Bring up new production tooling and lines at supplier sites
• Own capacity expansion readiness and production ramp-up at suppliers
• Establish and drive process performance and controls reviews at supplier sites
• Identify and drive product and process improvements to lower cost and reduce risk
• Support root cause task force by working with Supply Chain team and suppliers
• Engage with major industrial equipment manufacturers to streamline procurement

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, metallurgical/materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related technical field
• 6+ years of experience in supplier industrialization, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering within a heavy metal/mechanical manufacturing environment
• Deep technical expertise in casting, forging, machining, and fabrication processes
• Experience working with complex subassemblies with large BOMs (1K–2K+ part numbers)
• Understanding of GD&T, CAD, and metallurgy as applied to heavy industrial components
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time to supplier sites
• Ability to work onsite at Anduril locations including Costa Mesa, CA

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or metallurgical/materials engineering combined with an MBA
• Previous experience in defense, aerospace, maritime, oil & gas, automotive, or heavy industrial manufacturing
• Experience with powertrain systems (boats, vehicles, planes) and/or large-scale heavy metal structures
• Background at companies such as Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce, Siemens, GE Vernova, or similar heavy industrial OEMs
• Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and certifications
• Familiarity with developing complex products in a high-mix, low-volume environment
• Exposure to working in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Excellent communication and ability to effectively influence cross-functional partners
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They bring the expertise, technology, and business model of innovative companies to the defense industry.