Director of Supplier Industrialization Engineering

The Director of Supplier Industrialization Engineering is responsible for leading the end-to-end development qualification and production readiness of the supply base across Andurils programs. This role bridges Engineering Supply Chain Programs and Manufacturing to ensure that suppliers are capable qualified and ready to meet long-term production rate cost and performance requirements from concept through full-rate production. The Director will shape the supplier industrialization strategy driving design-for-manufacturability affordability and supply chain resiliency into the earliest stages of product development. This role requires a leader who can operate at the strategic level while diving into the technical details of supplier manufacturing processes quality systems and production ramp execution.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Lead and scale the Supplier Industrialization Engineering team building a high-performingorganization that drives supplier manufacturing readiness from new product introduction (NPI) through sustained production. Attract develop and retain top talent; hold a high bar through coaching feedback and accountability.
• Own the supplier industrialization process end-to-end: supplier capability assessments Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) process capability validation and First Article Inspection (FAI) to ensure suppliers are qualified and production-ready.
• Develop and execute multi-year supplier development and second-source qualification strategies for critical components ensuring continuity of supply cost competitiveness and resilience across the industrial base.
• Lead supplier engagement for manufacturing process optimization yield improvement cost reduction and capacity planning to support radical production rate increases.
• Establish and maintain supplier quality standards and compliance with aerospace and defense requirements (e.g. AS9100 AS9102 AS9145 NADCAP ITAR/DFARS) across the supply base.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Strategic Sourcing Procurement Program Management Quality Manufacturing and Finance to align supplier industrialization activities with program milestones and business objectives.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and supplier scorecards to track industrialization progress supplier health and production readiness. Provide regular executive-level reporting on risks opportunities and performance.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to supplier readiness including obsolescence management technology refresh planning and supply disruption contingency strategies.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles across the supply base implementing best practices for process control defect reduction and production efficiency.

• Bachelors degree in engineering (mechanical industrial manufacturing aerospace) supply chainmanagement or a related technical field.
• 10 years of experience in supplier development supplier quality manufacturing engineering or supplier industrialization in a complex manufacturing environment involving mechanical and/or electrical assemblies. At least 5 years in a leadership position managing teams.
• Demonstrated experience with APQP/PPAP processes supplier capability assessments and production readiness reviews.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes (machining casting forging composites electronics assembly surface treatments) and quality systems.
• Proven ability to build and scale teams and processes from early stages to a mature operating organization.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively to executive leadership and external partners.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to supplier sites domestically and internationally.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

• Previous experience in defense aerospace or other highly regulated industries with knowledge of aerospace standards such as AS9100 AS9102 AS9145 NADCAP and ITAR/DFARS compliance requirements.
• Experience managing second-source qualification obsolescence redesign or technology refresh programs.
• Experience with complex multi-tier global supply chains and international supplier management.
• Proven leadership in building supplier industrialization or supplier development functions in a high-growth fast-paced environment.

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 Andurils 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 youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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