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Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Production Program Manager to lead new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives for advanced defense technologies. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, quality, and production, requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams both internally and with manufacturing partners.
You will drive production design readiness for NPI programs, ensuring successful product launches that meet scaling, quality, delivery, and cost targets. You'll act as the primary point of contact for changes to existing and new products in the pipeline. Key responsibilities include developing and executing comprehensive production readiness plans, establishing sourcing and supply chain capability, and ensuring production capacity and line development. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with cost objectives to enhance production efficiency and scalability during development and pre-production phases.
Additionally, you will identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that could impact project timelines or operational readiness, develop mitigation plans, and provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership regarding project status, risks, and solutions. Budget and cost control are critical—you'll monitor project budgets, track progress, and focus on identifying and resolving issues to enable successful transition to full-scale production. Resource management is also essential, ensuring appropriate allocation of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production readiness goals.
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. The company is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, or manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries
- Proven track record of successfully launching new products into full-rate production with condensed timelines
- Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project)
- Familiarity with ERP, MRP, MES, and PLM systems
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
