Director, Supplier Industrialization Engineering

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

Director, Supplier Industrialization EngineeringAnduril 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.The Director of Supplier Industrialization Engineering (SIE) plays a pivotal role in leading a growing SIE team and partnering with internal engineering, quality, supply chain and manufacturing departments. This role will establish a high-bar of performance based on metrics and create innovative management strategies and tools to enable the industrialization of Anduril's cutting-edge products while meeting fast-paced launch timelines across the globe. This role partners heavily with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, with the goal of delivering on time quantities of high quality component parts for Anduril's production processes and enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches.WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Build, manage, and develop a growing team of high-performing SIE Engineers with a strong focus on collaboration and technical excellence.
• Provide hands-on training, coaching and mentorship to develop the skills and expertise of team members.
• Improve existing tools and create effective approaches to quality management in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
• Develop, manage, audit, improve and correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing, assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification.
• Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers and lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of SIE projects and programs, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• On a day-to-day basis, lead the team to follow-up and escalate with work cross functional teams on SIE project and program progress, resolving issues and adjusting as necessary to ensure successful outcomes.
• Partner with Engineering and other internal/external stakeholders to collect feedback and act as a communication portal between parties in order to 100% align on all requirements and improve the quality of supplies at the source while reducing the inspection needs.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of experience in supplier quality and industrialization within a manufacturing environment.
  • 5+ years of experience managing a team of engineers and/or technical project/program managers.
  • Experience with specific category technical expertise as applicable, e.g., PCBA manufacturing, IPC standards, SMT processing, CAD, GD&T.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Masters degree in engineering or supply chain management.
    • Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and certifications.
    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
    • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
    • Ability to travel extensively to supplier locations as needed at least 50% of the time.US Salary Range: $190,000 - $285,000 USDThe 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:
      • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
      • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
      • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
      • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
      • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
      • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
      • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
      • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
      • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
      • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
      • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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