Director, Industrial Strategy & Supply Chain (Secret Clearance)

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Director of Industrial Strategy to lead strategic sourcing for nascent products and align supply chain plans with engineering, program management, and production leadership to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.

You will build and scale a high‑performing industrial strategy team, partner with chief engineers and program managers, and drive supplier roadmaps, cost savings, and competitive sourcing across the supply base.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in a supply chain or production-related role focused on complex mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
• At least 5+ years in a leadership position.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the industrial strategy team to drive strategic sourcing for nascent products and develop an industrial strategy to support supply chain through production and sustainment.
• Partner with chief engineers and program managers to ensure products are designed with a supply chain capable of meeting cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Identify opportunities for strategic supplier agreements to capture cost savings and strengthen the supply base.
• Align supplier roadmaps with the portfolio vision to support growth.
• Drive competition and optionality in the supply base for current and future needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supplier Industrialization, Procurement, Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance.
• Define and monitor KPIs and supplier scorecards; provide executive reporting on risks and opportunities.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop strategies for continuity, quality, efficiency and cost optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel up to 20%

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Director of Industrial Strategy to lead strategic sourcing for nascent products and align supply chain plans with engineering, program management, and production leadership to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.

You will build and scale a high‑performing industrial strategy team, partner with chief engineers and program managers, and drive supplier roadmaps, cost savings, and competitive sourcing across the supply base.