Supplier Sourcing Engineer

The Supplier Sourcing Engineer at Anduril Industries is responsible for driving the strategic development of the supply network and managing costs for product hardware. This includes conducting supplier selection, collaborating with strategic suppliers, developing manufacturing BOMs, and performing value-stream mapping to optimize supply lead times.

To qualify for the Supplier Sourcing Engineer position at Anduril Industries, candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and have at least one year of experience in sourcing engineering or supplier engagement. Familiarity with procurement engineering and total cost of ownership strategies at the component and product level is highly desirable.

Preferred qualifications for the Supplier Sourcing Engineer role at Anduril include a Master’s degree, experience in the design and development of electronics or mechanical devices, as well as advanced sourcing activities and supplier development. Additional familiarity with high-tech product development in a fast-paced environment would be beneficial.

Anduril Industries supports the professional growth of its Supplier Sourcing Engineers by providing a professional development stipend. This allows employees to pursue additional training and education, enhancing their skills and career opportunities within the company.

As a Supplier Sourcing Engineer at Anduril Industries, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes platinum healthcare benefits, generous PTO, mental health resources, and family planning support, among other perks like fully covered life insurance and daily meals in the office.

In your response, provide specific examples of how you've previously assessed and selected suppliers. Focus on the criteria you used, such as quality, cost, and reliability, and discuss any successful partnerships you've established.

To answer this question effectively, share your approach to cost management, including tools or models you've utilized. Highlight any experiences where you've successfully navigated challenges like tariffs or inflation and the strategies you employed.

Discuss your process for developing a Bill of Materials (BOM), emphasizing your understanding of collaboration with engineering and quality teams. Mention the importance of assessing risk and ensuring all components are qualified before production.

In your answer, outline what value-stream mapping means to you and detail the steps you take to analyze the supply chain. Include how this analysis has led to improvements in lead time and flexibility in your past roles.

Provide a detailed account of a specific sourcing challenge you faced and explain your steps in addressing it. Focus on your problem-solving skills and the outcome, showing how your actions benefited the project or the company.

Discuss the quality assurance measures you implement during sourcing, such as component qualifications and ongoing supplier evaluations. Provide examples of how you’ve ensured high-quality outputs in previous roles.

In your response, detail your experience working in high-mix, low-volume environments, highlighting the specific challenges faced and how you successfully managed those complexities to ensure efficient operations.

Explain your communication strategy, emphasizing the importance of clarity and regular updates. Share an example of a successful communication initiative that improved collaboration with suppliers or internal teams.

Highlight how you utilize data analytics to inform your sourcing decisions. Discuss any specific tools or methodologies you've used, and share an example where data analysis led to a successful sourcing outcome.

Describe your prioritization process when faced with multiple tasks. You might mention techniques like task ranking based on urgency, stakeholder impact, or leveraging project management tools to keep track of responsibilities.