BlueWing Ventures, LLC.
Sourcing Engineer
BlueWing Ventures, LLC., Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.The Sourcing Engineer drives the strategic supply network development and cost management of Anduril’s product hardware, across their lifecycles, by collaborating with suppliers and cross-functionally, including folks in engineering, quality, and manufacturing.WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Conduct supplier selection for a specific product, leveraging our approved supplier listPartner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development via activities such as:
Concept scoping to quickly solidify requirementsFeature trade-off / trade tablesShould cost / Clean sheet modelsJoint design development, via clear statements of workSimulation of mechanical & electronics designs
Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with Quality & Manufacturing, to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibilityManage the CAPEX throughout NPIConduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibilityComplete the BOM risk assessment, include alternate component sourcing, etc.Ensure completion of all component qualifications, ahead of productionReduce complexity: commonality optimization & component/supplier rationalizationLead all cost engineering activities to converge the bottoms-up cost curve to product cost, maximizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycleManage ad-hoc cost issues e.g., tariffs / import export cost, and cost inflationREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ideally has background within:
Design & development of electronics and/or mechanical devicesAdvanced sourcing activities, including stints as commodity/sourcing managersSupplier development (technology, process, supply chain, etc.)Early supplier engagement, ahead of product/engineering requirement realization
Domain expertise must include value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component & product levelFamiliarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environmentSome exposure working in a start-up environmentBachelor’s degree in engineering (BSME, BSEE) or other related technical degree. Advanced technical degree or MBA strongly preferredMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearanceAnduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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Conduct supplier selection for a specific product, leveraging our approved supplier listPartner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development via activities such as:
Concept scoping to quickly solidify requirementsFeature trade-off / trade tablesShould cost / Clean sheet modelsJoint design development, via clear statements of workSimulation of mechanical & electronics designs
Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with Quality & Manufacturing, to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibilityManage the CAPEX throughout NPIConduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibilityComplete the BOM risk assessment, include alternate component sourcing, etc.Ensure completion of all component qualifications, ahead of productionReduce complexity: commonality optimization & component/supplier rationalizationLead all cost engineering activities to converge the bottoms-up cost curve to product cost, maximizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycleManage ad-hoc cost issues e.g., tariffs / import export cost, and cost inflationREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ideally has background within:
Design & development of electronics and/or mechanical devicesAdvanced sourcing activities, including stints as commodity/sourcing managersSupplier development (technology, process, supply chain, etc.)Early supplier engagement, ahead of product/engineering requirement realization
Domain expertise must include value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component & product levelFamiliarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environmentSome exposure working in a start-up environmentBachelor’s degree in engineering (BSME, BSEE) or other related technical degree. Advanced technical degree or MBA strongly preferredMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearanceAnduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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