Senior Cost Value Engineer, Supply Chain

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Cost Value Engineer (internally known at Anduril as a Senior Product Sourcing Engineer) drives the strategic supply network development and cost management of Anduril’s product hardware across their lifecycles, by collaborating with suppliers and cross-functionally, including folks in engineering, quality, and manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical field
5+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement and development, or design of electronics and/or mechanical devices
Domain expertise of value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component & product level
Ability to travel 10% - 40% of the time, variable based on program needs
Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or advanced technical degree
Deeper experience within: Design & development of electronics and/or mechanical devices, Advanced sourcing activities, including stints as commodity/sourcing managers, Supplier development (technology, process, supply chain, etc.), Early supplier engagement, ahead of product/engineering requirement realization
Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment
Exposure to working in a fast-pace, start-up environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Responsibilities

Conduct supplier selection for a specific product, leveraging our approved supplier list
Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development via activities such as: Concept scoping to quickly solidify requirements, Feature trade-off / trade tables, Should cost / Clean sheet models, Joint design development, via clear statements of work, Simulation of mechanical & electronics designs
Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with Quality & Manufacturing, to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibility
Manage the CAPEX throughout NPI
Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility
Complete the BOM risk assessment, include alternate component sourcing, etc.
Ensure completion of all component qualifications, ahead of production
Reduce complexity: commonality optimization & 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 e.g., tariffs / import export cost, and cost inflation

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.