Senior Product Sourcing Engineer, Counter Intrusion

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategic development of supply networks and manage costs for Anduril’s Counter Intrusion product line throughout its lifecycle.

• Work collaboratively with suppliers and cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and manufacturing.

• Perform supplier selection for specific products using the approved supplier list.

• Collaborate with strategic suppliers to expedite product development through concept scoping, feature trade-offs, should-cost/clean-sheet analyses, joint design initiatives, and mechanical/electronics design simulations.

• Oversee the development and consolidation of the manufacturing BOM to facilitate production ramp-up both internally and with suppliers.

• Manage capital expenditures (CAPEX) throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.

• Execute value-stream mapping to enhance supply network lead time and flexibility.

• Conduct risk assessments of the BOM, including exploring alternative component sourcing options.

• Ensure that component qualifications are completed prior to production commencement.

• Simplify processes through commonality optimization and rationalization of components and suppliers.

• Direct cost engineering initiatives to align the bottoms-up cost curve with product costs while maximizing total cost of ownership across the product lifecycle.

• Address ad-hoc cost issues, such as tariffs, import/export fees, and inflationary impacts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or a related technical field.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement, and development, or in the design of electronic and/or mechanical devices.

• Expertise in value/procurement engineering or total cost of ownership (TCO)-related tasks at both the component and product levels.

• Willingness to travel 30% - 40% of the time, depending on program needs.

• Preference for working onsite at an Anduril office, though remote work in Washington is acceptable.

• A Master's degree or advanced technical degree in mechanical engineering is preferred.

• Extensive experience in the design and development of electronic and/or mechanical devices.

• Proven track record in advanced sourcing activities, including roles as commodity or sourcing managers.

• Experience in supplier development across technology, processes, and supply chains.

• Early engagement with suppliers prior to the realization of product and engineering requirements.

• Familiarity with the development of high-tech products in high-mix, low-volume settings.

• Exposure to fast-paced start-up environments.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Attractive equity grants offered in most full-time positions.

• A comprehensive and competitive benefits package available at minimal to no cost for employees.

• Premium benefits for full-time employees.