Senior Supply Chain Manufacutring Engineer, Propulsion Engines

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity grants for full-time employees

Job summary

Slope, located in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer to manage the supply chain for propulsion engines. This role involves optimizing supplier production and ensuring quality standards are met across the development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in supplier quality and industrialization, alongside a relevant engineering degree. This position requires up to 50% travel and offers a competitive salary range of $146,000 to $194,000 USD, plus substantial benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in supplier quality and industrialization.
• Travel requirement of at least 50%.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage propulsion engines and mechanical casting commodities.
• Support SQE ensuring Suppliers understand part quality criteria.
• Identify and drive product and process improvements at Supplier.

Skills

Supplier quality expertise

Technical excellence

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or metallurgical/materials engineering

Job description

About the Job

The Senior Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer, Propulsion Engines (internally known at Anduril as Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Propulsion) is a high‑profile, cross‑functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of Anduril’s critical supply base. You will work in close coordination with internal engineering, quality, supply chain and manufacturing departments as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective, creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals.

We’re looking for a talented Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer to expedite the qualification and implementation of product designs with our suppliers, optimizing these designs for quality, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness from early development through the entire product lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Own and manage the propulsion engines and mechanical casting commodities/subcategories to execute supplier production (NPI to full production) strategies across Anduril’s business lines
• Be a force multiplier for the Supply Chain team and overall commodity strategy, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self‑direction, and courage
• Vet Suppliers’ production capabilities, factory layout, facilities, workforce for supplier inclusion in Approved Supplier List
• Support Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) in ensuring Suppliers’ understanding and adherence to the criteria for part quality set by SQE
• Own bringing up new production tooling & lines, development at Supplier as needed, at Supplier sites to ensure materials, processes & tools are capable of meeting product performance, quality (criteria set by SQE) and demand requirements
• Own capacity expansion readiness and production ramp‑up at Supplier
• Establish and drive process performance and controls (SPC) reviews at Supplier
• Identify and drive product and process improvements, factory layout optimization at Supplier sites to lower part cost, reduce supply risk, eliminate potential defects, and improve cycle time over the product lifecycle
• Support SQE with root cause task force at Anduril by working in tandem with the Supply Chain team, Suppliers, and be responsible for closing the loop of root‑cause corrective/preventative actions at Supplier

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
• 6+ years of experience in supplier quality and industrialization within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with specific category technical expertise, as applicable, propulsion engines, mechanical casting manufacturing or energetics CAD, GD&T
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or metallurgical/materials engineering, or related technical field
• Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or another related industry
• Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and certifications
• Familiarity with developing high‑tech products in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment
• Exposure to working in a fast‑pace, start‑up environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

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:

Benefits

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.