Manager, Product Sourcing Engineer, Arsenal-1

Anduril Industries; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 143,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits for full-time employees

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Ashville, Ohio is seeking a Senior Manager, Product Sourcing Engineering to lead the sourcing engineering team. This role involves managing supply chain strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating across various departments to ensure production goals are met efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in manufacturing and at least 5 years in leadership, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. A competitive salary range of $143,000—$190,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on complex mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
• At least 5+ years of experience in a leadership position.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies.
• Negotiate complex commercial terms with suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Education

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

Job description

About the Job

The Manager, Product Sourcing Engineering supports engineering and production teams with the development and execution of sourcing plans. As the Senior Manager, Product Sourcing Engineering this individual will be responsible for managing a team of sourcing engineers and subcontract managers who will be the central point of contact for all supply chain needs in the product development process internally and externally. In this role, you will work with engineering, product program office and the broader production leadership team to support strategic sourcing initiatives and planning in pursuit of program and manufacturing goals, and lead cross‑functional projects to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets. You will partner closely with the SoCal Product Sourcing Engineering team to execute visions and troubleshoot issues with the supply base, working toward relevant localization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, training, and support. Hire world class talent to continue the rapid expansion of the existing team.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall business goals, aiming for supply continuity, quality, efficiency and cost optimization while enabling the business to scale significantly.
• Negotiate complex commercial terms with suppliers directly to establish best‑in‑class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.
• Collaborate with other supply chain experts across the company to develop and execute supply‑chain best practices.
• Collaborate internally with key cross‑functional leadership teams (e.g., engineering, program management, finance, business line…) to negotiate the right tradeoffs, solicit cooperation and resolve problems proactively.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track supply chain health and drive improvements.
• Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development via activities such as:
• Collaborate closely with other Product Support Engineers (PSEs) on strategic supply chain visions, proactively resolve supplier issues, and drive relevant localization initiatives.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment specifically in a supply chain or production‑related role focused on complex mechanical and/or electrical assembly. At least 5+ years experience in a leadership position.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
• Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or another related industry.
• Proven leadership in driving and influencing large teams toward common goals.
• Strong team player who can adapt to different roles to support team progress, including individual contributor tasks while managing a small team.

US Salary Range

$143,000—$190,000 USD

Benefits

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 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: