Strategic Sourcing Engineer — High-Tech Hardware & Defense

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Relocation/training housing provided

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Product Sourcing Engineer to drive strategic supply network development and cost management across product lifecycles, partnering with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

This role supports NPI, BOM development, and cost optimization, with a 3-month training program including relocation to Santa Ana, Atlanta, and housing to be provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design and development of electronics and/or mechanical devices.
• Advanced sourcing activities and supplier development experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier selection for a specific product using the approved supplier list.
• Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development and define requirements.
• Lead BOM development with Quality & Manufacturing for ramped production.
• Manage NPI component procurement and CAPEX during new product introductions.
• Reduce complexity through component/supplier rationalization and value engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production on the factory floor.

Skills

Sourcing

Supply chain

Vendor management

NPI management

Cost engineering

Electronics design

High-tech products

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Product Sourcing Engineer to drive strategic supply network development and cost management across product lifecycles, partnering with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

This role supports NPI, BOM development, and cost optimization, with a 3-month training program including relocation to Santa Ana, Atlanta, and housing to be provided.