Manager, Product Sourcing Engineering, Intelligence Systems (Active Clearance)
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
The Manager Product Sourcing Engineering supports engineering and production teams with the development and execution of sourcing plans. As the 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 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 YOULL 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 .) 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
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering supply chain or related technical field.
- 6 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.
- 3 years experience in a leadership position.
- Domain expertise of value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component & product level
- Active U.S. Secret or TS clearance and ability to maintain clearance
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
- Ability to relocate if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa CA
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA or Masters 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
$146000 - $194000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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