Lead Product Sourcing Engineer

About the Job Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. What You'll Do Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, training, and support. Hire world‑class talent to continue the rapid expansion of the existing team. Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall business goals, aiming for supply continuity, quality, efficiency, and cost optimization while enabling the business to scale significantly. Negotiate complex commercial terms with suppliers directly to establish best‑in‑class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms. Collaborate with other supply chain experts across the company to develop and execute supply chain best practices. Collaborate internally with key cross‑functional leadership teams (e.g., engineering, program management, finance, business line) to negotiate the right trade‑offs, solicit cooperation, and resolve problems proactively. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track supply chain health and drive improvements. Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development via activities such as: Collaborate closely with other Product Support Engineers (PSEs) on strategic supply chain visions, proactively resolve supplier issues, and drive relevant localization initiatives. Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing Bill of Materials (BOM), working with Quality & Manufacturing, to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibility. Manage the CAPEX throughout new product introduction (NPI). Conduct value‑stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility. Complete the BOM risk assessment, including alternate component sourcing. Ensure completion of all component qualifications, ahead of production. Reduce complexity through commonality optimization and component/supplier rationalization. Lead all cost engineering activities to converge the bottoms‑up cost curve to product cost, maximizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycle. Manage ad‑hoc cost issues such as tariffs, import/export cost, and cost inflation. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field. 6+ years experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment specifically in a supply chain or production‑related role focused on complex mechanical and/or electrical assembly. 3+ years experience in a leadership position. Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Ability to travel up to 30%. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA. Preferred Qualifications MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field. Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high‑tech, or another related industry. Proven leadership in driving and influencing large teams toward common goals. Strong team player who can adapt to different roles to support team progress, including individual contributor tasks while managing a small team. Salary Range $146,000 – $194,000 USD. The salary range is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors and is inclusive of base salary only. Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. Additionally, highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril Industries