Sourcing Engineer (NPI & Production)

As a Sourcing Engineer (NPI & Production) at Anduril Industries, your primary responsibilities include conducting supplier selections, partnering with strategic suppliers to boost product development, managing the BOM to facilitate production, and handling CAPEX during NPI. You'll also be tasked with optimizing supply chain lead times, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring all component qualifications are completed ahead of production to streamline processes.

To qualify for the Sourcing Engineer (NPI & Production) position at Anduril Industries, you should have at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, along with a minimum of 1 year of experience in sourcing engineering or supplier engagement. Experience with electronics or mechanical device design, as well as procurement engineering, is highly beneficial for this role.

While a bachelor's degree is essential, candidates with a master's degree or advanced technical qualifications will stand out for the Sourcing Engineer (NPI & Production) position at Anduril Industries. Additional preferred qualifications include deeper experience in design and development of electronic or mechanical devices, advanced sourcing roles, and familiarity with high-tech product development in fast-paced environments.

Anduril Industries offers a competitive benefits package for its Sourcing Engineers, including comprehensive healthcare, generous PTO, mental health resources, and a professional development stipend. Employees also enjoy company-funded meals and commuter benefits, as well as relocation assistance when applicable, ensuring a supportive work-life balance.

The work culture at Anduril Industries is dynamic and inclusive, encouraging Sourcing Engineers to innovate and collaborate across teams. The company values diversity and aims to create a welcoming environment where all employees, including those from recognized minorities and various backgrounds, feel empowered and supported in their roles.

When answering this question, demonstrate your past roles in managing supplier relationships, share specific projects where you collaborated with suppliers to improve product development, and emphasize your understanding of sourcing strategies to optimize performance effectively.

Explain your strategy for managing costs by discussing your experience with creating cost models, conducting supplier negotiations, and utilizing value engineering methodologies. Highlight your commitment to balancing cost efficiency with product quality.

Detail your systematic approach to BOM development, including collaboration with engineering teams, diligent selection of components, and assurance of compliance. Mention how you manage revisions and updates throughout the product lifecycle.

Discuss your method for conducting risk assessments, emphasizing identifying potential risks related to suppliers and components, and your strategies for mitigating these risks to ensure continuity in operations and production.

List relevant software tools you have worked with, such as ERP systems, supply chain management platforms, or specific engineering tools. Explain how these tools have aided your sourcing processes and led to improvements.

Share your insights on the steps you take to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for component qualifications. Discuss your experiences in performing testing and evaluations that support successful qualification.

Choose a compelling example that showcases your problem-solving skills, the complexity of the project, and how you navigated challenges to steer the project to a successful conclusion, focusing on your contributions.

Explain your experience with value-stream mapping and strategic sourcing practices that focus on reducing bottlenecks and enhancing the efficiency of supply chains. Highlight specific improvements you've implemented that led to faster lead times.

Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning through industry publications, workshops, and professional networks. Share any relevant conferences you've attended or certifications you've pursued to keep your knowledge current.

Discuss how you actively engage with engineering, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams to align sourcing strategies with overall project goals, stressing the importance of teamwork and communication in successful outcomes.