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Director of Supplier Industrialization Engineering

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$220k - $292kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Director responsible for end-to-end development, qualification, and production readiness of the supply base across Anduril's programs, shaping supplier industrialization strategy and ensuring long-term production rate, cost, and performance from concept through full-rate production.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and scale the Supplier Industrialization Engineering team, building a high-performing organization from NPI through sustained production.
  • Own the supplier industrialization process end-to-end: supplier capability assessments, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), process capability validation, and First Article Inspection (FAI).
  • Develop and execute multi-year supplier development and second-source qualification strategies for critical components.
  • Lead supplier engagement for manufacturing process optimization, yield improvement, cost reduction, and capacity planning to support high production rates.
  • Establish and maintain supplier quality standards and compliance with aerospace/defense requirements (e.g., AS9100, AS9102, AS9145, NADCAP, ITAR/DFARS).
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance to align activities with program milestones and business objectives.
  • Define and monitor KPIs and supplier scorecards; provide executive-level reporting on risks, opportunities, and performance.
  • Identify and mitigate risks to supplier readiness (obsolescence management, technology refresh planning, supply disruption contingency strategies).
  • Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices across the supply base to improve process control, defect reduction, and production efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, aerospace) or related technical field, or equivalent.
  • 10+ years in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or supplier industrialization within complex manufacturing with mechanical/electrical assemblies; at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
  • Experience with APQP/PPAP processes, supplier capability assessments, and production readiness reviews.
  • Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, casting, forging, composites, electronics assembly, surface treatments) and quality systems.
  • Proven ability to build and scale teams and processes from early stages to a mature organization.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% to supplier sites domestically and internationally.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:APQP/PPAPSupplier capability assessmentsFirst Article Inspection (FAI)Manufacturing processesQuality systemsCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with equity grants included in total compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package available to full-time employees (health, recovery, and more).
  • Relocation and potential future base location: Costa Mesa, CA with planned base in Long Beach, CA (late 2027).
  • Supportive, growth-oriented work environment with opportunities to influence defense technology programs.
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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