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At a glance
Anduril is hiring a Director, Supply Chain in Costa Mesa, CA. It is a full-time role in Operations & Supply Chain, asking for at least 8 years of experience, first listed on November 13. The advertised pay is $220,000–$292,000 a year. The description mentions Computer vision and Agile. Anduril has 149 other openings in the US, 96 of them in Costa Mesa, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 15 Operations openings in Costa Mesa, CA today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $165,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Anduril advertises $220,000 to $292,000 a year, a midpoint of $256,000 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 90% of the 174 operations jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $172,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
Skills in this advert
How often each skill named in this advert appears across the 852 operations jobs we list today. Agile is the most widely requested (5% of jobs), while Computer vision is the least common (3%). Widely requested skills are what employers expect as a baseline; rarer ones show what is special about this job.
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About hiring at Anduril
Anduril has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 13 states. Most are in software & IT (67), operations (23) and engineering & mfg (15). The biggest locations are Costa Mesa, CA (97), Santa Ana, CA (14) and Ashville, OH (13). 3% of them are remote, 5% are open to entry-level candidates and 94% show pay. We collect Anduril's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Greenhouse), never from job boards or agencies.
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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.
Director of Supply Chain
ABOUT THE JOB
In this role, you will lead a high-performing supply chain organization executing under extreme urgency to deliver at high-rate production. Unlike traditional aerospace programs bound to rigid, years-long developmental cycles, Anduril continuously iterates and upgrades hardware post-deployment. You will be asked to thrive in ambiguity: onboarding and driving suppliers against tight deadlines when engineering requirements are not yet fully locked, compressing 6-month industry lead times into weeks, and building a resilient supply base that can pivot in real time. You will lead cross-functional efforts across engineering, manufacturing, and corporate sourcing—partnering closely with our central Arsenal manufacturing and commodity teams—to guarantee parts arrive on time to hit demanding delivery targets.
As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will operate in a matrix reporting structure, reporting directly to the Atlanta Head of Production with dotted-line responsibilities to corporate Supply Chain leadership.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Architect and execute an aggressive, agile supply chain strategy supporting high-rate manufacturing for the Venom hardware line.
- Lead, mentor, and scale an operational supply chain team supporting a production organization of 50+ personnel.
- Drive supplier identification, qualification, and performance under dynamic conditions, managing suppliers effectively even when initial engineering requirements or scopes are evolving.
- Aggressively compress lead times—turning standard 6-month industry timelines into rapid turnarounds without sacrificing quality or system reliability.
- Own supplier quality engineering, inspection, validation, and qualification processes, utilizing DFMEA and quality standards to proactively mitigate part failure risks.
- Lead rigorous commercial and cost negotiations with critical vendors, moving beyond standard long-term agreements (LTAs) to secure maximum speed, flexibility, and volume pricing.
- Optimize end-to-end material flow, inventory control, and warehousing using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Maintain rigorous manufacturing and audit compliance standards (including AS9100 quality management).
- Partner closely with central Arsenal manufacturing hubs, corporate commodity managers, and engineering teams to conduct make/buy analyses and resolve design-to-production bottlenecks.
- Serve as the primary escalation point when suppliers slip: diagnosing root causes, executing recovery plans, and ensuring the line never goes down.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive supply chain and procurement leadership experience within aerospace, defense, hardware devices, automotive/EV (e.g., Tesla), or advanced hardware manufacturing.
- Proven track record of career progression and organizational tenure (demonstrated growth/promotions within prior companies).
- Direct experience scaling a production line to high volumes (hundreds of complex mechanical/electrical units per month).
- Demonstrated experience operating under extreme speed and ambiguity, with an ability to deliver on commitments when design definitions or specs are still evolving.
- Deep expertise in supplier quality management, qualification processes, DFMEA, and AS9100 compliance.
- Hands-on experience deploying and operating with modern ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to visit local and regional supply partners.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) and eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience in fast-turn, high-consequence hardware environments
- Master’s degree or MBA in a technical or business discipline.
- Active U.S. Secret (or higher) security clearance.
- Familiarity with defense contracting practices, FAR/DFARS, and ITAR compliance.
US Salary Range
$220,000—$292,000 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
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No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
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What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
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