Manager, Product Sourcing Engineer, Arsenal-1

About the role

The Manager, Product Sourcing Engineering supports engineering and production teams with the development and execution of sourcing plans. This role is responsible for managing a team of sourcing engineers and subcontract managers who handle all supply chain needs in the product development process. Key responsibilities include leading a team, developing supply chain strategies, negotiating with suppliers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, identifying process improvements, and ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.

Responsibilities

• 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 line…etc.) 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ 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.
• 5+ years experience in a leadership position.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Ashville, OH

Prioritizations

• MBA or Master’s 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.

Pay

$143,000 - $190,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Anduril offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Anduril also offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous paid time off