Lead Technical Sourcer, Production

Anduril-1; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a driven Sourcer for Manufacturing and Supply Chain Engineering Operations. You will lead a small team of sourcers, proactively identifying and engaging talent across hardware manufacturing, assembly, and related engineering disciplines to support fast-paced, innovative defense technology.

You will build pipelines for production, integration, and manufacturing roles, collaborating with recruiters to align sourcing with production demands and product development goals.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Data-driven approach to evaluate sourcing effectiveness.
• Familiarity with ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Talent Identification across hardware manufacturing and related engineering.
• Candidate Engagement and relationship-building with prospective talent.
• Team Leadership of a small sourcer team in production/Manufacturing & Supply Chain.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Tool proficiency

Collaborative spirit

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search techniques

Sourcing tools

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a driven and experienced Sourcer to join our talent acquisition team, specifically focusing on our critical Manufacturing and Supply Chain Engineering Operations. In this role, you will lead a small team of sourcers while proactively identifying, engaging, and nurturing top-tier talent across various hardware manufacturing, assembly, and related engineering disciplines to support our fast-paced, innovative environment. You will partner closely with fellow sourcers and recruiters to build pipelines for key production, integration, and manufacturing engineering roles, helping to scale our ability to build and deliver advanced defense technology.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Talent Identification: Utilize advanced sourcing techniques, market research, and industry networks to uncover passive and active candidates with expertise in areas such as:
• Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Integration (Structural/Electro-Mechanical/Electrical), Avionics, Wire Harnessing, and Mechanical Assembly.
• Electrical/Electronics Manufacturing (e.g., PCBA assembly, test, and rework).
• Manufacturing Engineering (including Design for Manufacturability (DFM), New Product Introduction (NPI), and Test Engineering).
• Specialized Electrical Engineering (e.g., PCBA design) and Firmware Engineering (for manufacturing test and automation).
• Manufacturing Software/Automation Engineering (for factory systems, robotics, and test automation).
• Generalist manufacturing roles with a mix of electrical, mechanical, software, and quality skills.
• Candidate Engagement: Initiate and develop meaningful relationships with prospective manufacturing talent through tailored messaging and personalized communication, effectively conveying Anduril's mission and the impact of our opportunities.
• Team Leadership:Lead a small team of direct reports within the production (Manufacturing & Supply Chain) fucntion.
• Pipeline Development: Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines for a diverse range of manufacturing and production engineering roles, ensuring a steady flow of high-quality talent for immediate and future hiring needs.
• Collaboration: Partner effectively with recruiters to understand specific role requirements, production demands, and align sourcing strategies with broader operational and product development goals.
• Process Improvement: Analyze sourcing metrics and candidate data to refine and optimize sourcing strategies and workflows, contributing to continuous improvement within the talent acquisition function.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Minimum of 6+ years in sourcing or recruiting, with a proven track record of hiring for complex manufacturing, production, or hardware engineering roles within high-tech, defense, aerospace, or similarly complex hardware industries.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage, build rapport, and influence candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Analytical Mindset: Proficient in using data-driven approaches to evaluate sourcing effectiveness and make informed decisions about strategy.
• Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, and other sourcing tools.
• Collaborative Spirit: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Industry Expertise: Proven experience in manufacturing or hardware engineering sourcing within startups, defense, aerospace, automotive, complex hardware, or high-tech industries.
• Tooling Experience: Expertise using Greenhouse, Gem, various AI tools, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Manufacturing & Engineering Acumen: Strong understanding of hardware manufacturing processes and production methodologies
• Independent & Proactive: Highly self-sufficient with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative without requiring constant supervision.
• Resilient & Creative Problem Solver: Demonstrates flexibility in tackling challenges, quickly troubleshooting issues, and devising innovative solutions on the fly.
• Exceptional Communication: Communicates directly and succinctly, sharing information promptly to foster collaboration. Practices active listening and engages thoughtfully.
• Strong Sense of Ownership: Takes full accountability for their responsibilities and stays aligned with the business mission. Actively seeks opportunities to enhance company performance, even beyond their explicit role.
• Low Ego, High Curiosity: Values continuous learning over being right, embraces honest feedback, and views setbacks as opportunities for growth and improvement.

US Salary Range

$146,000 - $194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .