Head of Production, Missiles

2 days, 11 hours ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air, utilizing its proprietary Lattice platform to enhance intelligence, su...

Aerospace & Defense
1K-5K
Founded 2017
$2200M raised

Description

  • Own the strategic development and execution of short- to mid-term production goals for the missile production portfolio.
  • Lead all aspects of Barracuda production as both a strategic leader and hands-on operator.
  • Drive Production, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to support Anduril’s long-term manufacturing scale-up.
  • Lead planning, execution, and delivery of new product introduction projects from concept through full production release.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Growth, Deployment Operations, and Program Management to mature products from low-rate prototypes to full-rate production.
  • Own and optimize the production floor, including headcount planning, capital expenditure forecasting, and resource allocation.
  • Establish, mature, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, operational playbooks, and systems across the product development lifecycle.
  • Define, track, and manage KPIs for financial performance, quality, and on-time delivery to drive continuous improvement.
  • Attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent while building high-performing teams.
  • Partner with executive leadership on broader production strategy and vision.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 years of progressive leadership experience in a Manufacturing or Production role within the hardware development industry.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling manufacturing operations from prototype to full-rate production at the scale of thousands of units.
  • Hands-on experience in a rapidly evolving NPI environment, including defining, developing, and launching new products in production.
  • Deep experience with discrete manufacturing operations in a highly technical industry such as aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, medical devices, or automotive.
  • Experience with complex electromechanical systems is highly valued.
  • Strong strategic and tactical judgment with a relentless drive for continuous improvement and outcome orientation.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams.
  • Proven ability to assess, attract, develop, and retain high-quality talent and build engaged teams.
  • Strong ability to lead in ambiguous, unstructured, and rapidly evolving environments; startup or fast-growing company experience is highly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is strongly preferred; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $292,000 to $350,000 USD.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health and recovery through Anduril’s benefits program.
  • Full-time employee benefits designed to support employees in whatever comes next.

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