Product Sourcing Engineer

Anduril • Quincy, MA

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About The Position

The Product Sourcing Engineer drives strategic supply network development and cost management for Anduril product hardware throughout its lifecycle. The role collaborates with suppliers and internal partners in engineering, quality, and manufacturing to support product development, sourcing, production ramp, and cost management. The position supports Anduril’s autonomous underwater vehicle products and flexible manufacturing architecture.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement and development, or design of electronic and/or mechanical devices.
• Experience designing and developing electronic and/or mechanical devices.
• Experience with advanced sourcing activities, including work as a commodity or sourcing manager.
• Experience in supplier development across technology, process, supply chain, or related areas.
• Experience engaging suppliers early, before product or engineering requirements are fully realized.
• Domain expertise in value/procurement engineering or total-cost-of-ownership work at the component and product levels.
• Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Some exposure to working in a start-up environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSME, BSEE) or another related technical degree.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced technical degree or MBA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier selection for a specific product using the approved supplier list.
• Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development through concept scoping, requirements definition, feature trade-offs, should-cost and clean-sheet models, and joint design development supported by clear statements of work.
• Drive development and consolidation of a manufacturing bill of materials with Quality and Manufacturing to ramp production internally and with suppliers while maintaining flexibility.
• Manage all NPI component procurement to ensure components are delivered on time and correctly for scaling.
• Manage capital expenditures throughout NPI.
• Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility.
• Complete BOM risk assessments, including alternate component sourcing.
• Ensure all component qualifications are completed ahead of production.
• Reduce complexity through commonality optimization and component and supplier rationalization.
• Lead cost engineering activities to align bottoms-up costs with product cost and maximize total cost of ownership across the product lifecycle.
• Manage ad hoc cost issues, including tariffs, import/export costs, and cost inflation.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers as part of total compensation.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level