About the job
Anduril Industries is a pioneering defense technology firm dedicated to enhancing U.S. and allied military capabilities through state-of-the-art technology. By integrating the expertise, innovations, and business approaches of the most forward-thinking companies of the 21st century into the defense sector, Anduril is revolutionizing the design, production, and distribution of military systems. The company's suite of systems operates on the advanced Lattice OS, an AI-driven platform that converts numerous data streams into a dynamic 3D command and control environment. As we navigate a new era of strategic competition, Anduril is devoted to delivering next-generation autonomy, artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technologies to military operations in a matter of months rather than years.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Casting is a pivotal and cross-disciplinary role that significantly contributes to the development and production processes of Anduril's vital supply chain. In this position, you will collaborate closely with internal teams in engineering, quality assurance, supply chain management, and manufacturing, while also engaging directly with suppliers to implement effective and innovative supply chain strategies aimed at meeting production targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage mechanical casting categories to execute supplier production strategies from New Product Introduction (NPI) to full-scale production across all of Anduril’s business sectors.
- Act as a force multiplier for the Supply Chain team, embodying ownership, initiative, technical expertise, creativity, autonomy, and confidence.
- Evaluate suppliers’ production capabilities, factory layouts, facilities, and workforce for potential inclusion in the Approved Supplier List.
- Assist Supplier Quality Engineers in ensuring suppliers comprehend and comply with the quality criteria established by SQE.
- Oversee the development of new production tooling and lines at supplier sites to guarantee that materials, processes, and tools meet performance, quality, and demand requirements.
- Manage readiness for capacity expansion and production ramp-up at supplier locations.
- Establish and conduct process performance and control reviews at supplier facilities.
- Identify and implement product and process enhancements, along with optimizing factory layouts to reduce costs and improve efficiency.